tenkara
04-10-2006, 01:49 AM
Hi, if you are an inactive carrier of hepatitis B - does this mean you are no longer infectious to anyone? I thought you would always be at risk of passing on Hep B.
Thankyou
http://liverdisease.com/hbv.html
HBsAg Carrier State
The first type of chronic hepatitis B is found in a person who carries hepatitis B - HBsAg and HBcAb are positive, but has normal liver enzymes (AST and ALT) a normal physical exam, and is asymptomatic. Such a person is referred to as an inactive carrier of hepatitis B. HBeAg and HBV DNA are negative, and HBeAb is typically positive -indicating that this person is not infectious to others. Inactive carriers of HBV usually have minimal, if any, liver inflammation or damage. They usually live a normal life without any complications due to their liver disease. However, compared with the general population, these people are at a somewhat higher risk for cirrhosis and liver cancer. Therefore, regular observation—in the form of visits to the doctor approximately one to two times per year for a physical exam and blood tests—is necessary to check for early signs of disease progression.
Thankyou
http://liverdisease.com/hbv.html
HBsAg Carrier State
The first type of chronic hepatitis B is found in a person who carries hepatitis B - HBsAg and HBcAb are positive, but has normal liver enzymes (AST and ALT) a normal physical exam, and is asymptomatic. Such a person is referred to as an inactive carrier of hepatitis B. HBeAg and HBV DNA are negative, and HBeAb is typically positive -indicating that this person is not infectious to others. Inactive carriers of HBV usually have minimal, if any, liver inflammation or damage. They usually live a normal life without any complications due to their liver disease. However, compared with the general population, these people are at a somewhat higher risk for cirrhosis and liver cancer. Therefore, regular observation—in the form of visits to the doctor approximately one to two times per year for a physical exam and blood tests—is necessary to check for early signs of disease progression.