Will hep B have to be treated for life with Tenofovir?
Patient: Hi doc, I must have had hep b since birth, am a male ,50 yrs old today. Viral count is 6million, enzymes levels are normal, I am a pre-core mutant - i dont know what this means though. E antigen is -ve, antibody for e is +ve. I feel well all the time, sometimes only a bit tired. Do you think treatment is necessary coz i dont wish to take tenofovir for life! Thanks for your time, regards, shawn Doctor: hi.thanks for posting query at HCM.HBsAg can not be completely eradicated in a patient suffering from HepB.however, complications maybe prevented if proper medication is taken and proper diet plan is followed. Treatment is advised IF high values of liver enzymes AND high viral LOad on a PCR. if HBV DNA count in PCR are not high, Liver enzymes should be monitored regularly while HepB markers maybe checked every 6 to 12 months.hope to answer your concern.wish you good n sound health.regardsDr Tayyab Mali