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I lost weight when i got hep b and how long does a person with hep b live? mother and brother both died of cirouses
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One of the most: important details is how old a person was when they acquired hepatitis B. Infants and children have a high risk of developing chronic hepatitis B; if you are over 5 years when diagnosed the risk of chronic disease is about 5-10%. Your doctor/liver specialist will monitor your viral load to determine if/when you need treatment to prevent cirrhosis and liver cancer. Many can lead long lives.
Answered 2/8/2016
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Depends: The answer is complicated and depends partly on the stage of cirrhosis, if any, at the time of diagnosis. The prognosis is better if the patient has a good response to antiviral treatment.
Answered 2/8/2016
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