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A 26-year-old female asked:
got hep b shot 1 in 94, second and third 6 years later. should i get series again? 26 years old.
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Dr. Mazen Kherallah answered
Infectious Disease 34 years experience
No: No, the CDC does not recommend that series be restarted. If the vaccine series was interrupted after the first dose, the second dose should be administered as soon as possible. However, you had the second and the third dose after 6 yeas later and to determine immunity against Hep B, you should blood testing now to show adequate anti-HBs (at least 10 mIU/mL).
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What are some common misconceptions about hbv?
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Wat is the medication for hep b?
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A 47-year-old member asked:
I have chronic hepb which has caused cirrosis is it likely to get worse ? Also what illnesses am I likely to get from it.
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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered
Pathology 44 years experience
Yes: It will get worse and probably eventually kill you. Death will come even faster if you develop hepatocellular cacinoma, which is very common in this setting. Having hepatitis b managed even at your stage can cause the cirrhosis to reverse partially and give you years of feeling better. Good luck.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Positive HBsAG for 1 year. What does that means? Chronic hepa b?
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Dr. Dan Fisher answered
Internal Medicine 27 years experience
Implies chronic HepB: Need further testing to identify specifically your case. Your doc should be able to order the right tests. Lots of good treatment these days.
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