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There are two forms of hepatitis B: Acute (self-clearing) or chronic. According to Wikipedia, "Acute hepatitis B infection does not usually require treatment because most adults clear the infection spontaneously."
1% of acute cases may require early antiviral treatment, for example if there disease is particularly aggressive, or if the patient is immunocompromised.
There are currently no drugs which will clear a chronic hepatitis b infection, however drugs are available which slow the replication of the virus, hence reducing liver damage and improving quality of life. These are all "antiviral" drugs. These are frequently used in those with chronic hepatitis B.
Another issue is that, even when a person appears to be "cured" of hepatitis B, the disease can be "reactivated" and occur again in the same person. However this is mainly an issue for immunocompromised patients.
Hepatitis B is preventable by vaccination (usually a course of three injections, given over a year, but course length and timing of each dose is individualised according to the patients requirements).
As a general answer to your question, no, there is no "cure" for hepatitis B, however it is "treatable".
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoThere is no vaccine for someone who already has the virus. That being said, you should get the Hepatitis A vaccine to further protect yourself, and your liver, should you be exposed to it. As a carrier of Hep b you should know that you should never share toothbrushes or razors. Avoid alcohol to avoid further damaging your liver. Also, everyone in your household should be vaccinated against Hep b. Always use condoms with intercourse, because Hep b can be spread through bodily secretions, and make sure that your partner knows you are infected and that they get vaccinated to protect themselves.
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∙ 10y agoI'm not too sure, but it wouldn't be as likely as if that person didn't get a vaccine. If you get a vaccine, you wouldn't be immune to it, but just more well defended against it. So technically, it still might happen, just chances of it happening would be decreased.
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∙ 13y agoThe most commonly used vaccine today is called 'Twinrix'. It immunizes against HepA and B.
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∙ 7y agoThere are vaccines to prevent Hepatitis A and B; however, there is no vaccine for Hepatitis C.
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Is there a vaccine for Hepatitis?
Yes, but only for two types of viral hepatitis, hepatitis A and hepatitis B. There are no vaccines yet to prevent hepatitis C, D, or E. See the related question below for more information.
When hepatitis virus has no vaccine to prevent the disease?
Hepatitis C and hepatitis E have no vaccine to prevent the disease. Although there is no vaccine to prevent hepatitis D, you can only get this type if you're also infected with type B. Therefore, hepatitis B vaccine indirectly prevents hepatitis D.
What are the differences in symptoms between Hepatitis A, B and C?
Hepatitis A is a acute infection that usually goes away on its own. It can affect many people at once and can be transported through food or drink. Hepatitis B can be acute or chronic, it can spread through blood or fluids. Hepatitis C is almost always chronic and is only spread by blood. There are vaccines for A and B, but there is no treatment for C.
From where in mount pleasant i can get free vaccinations for hepatitus b and c?
There is no hepatitis C vaccine. Free vaccines, if available, would be through the department of health.
What is hepatitis's vaccine name?
For Hepatitis A, it is usually just called "The Hepatitis A vaccine" but is marketed under the brand names Havrix and Vaqta. Hepatitis B is marketed under the brand name Comvax. There isn't a vaccine for Hepatitis C.
What are three pathogens spread by blood and body fluids?
Hepatitis B, hepatitis C and AIDS
Can hepatitis b become hepatitis c?
no
What is the vector of hepatitis?
Hepatitis A, B or C?
Hepatitis b and hepatitis c attack which organ?
Hepatitis A,B,and C all attack the liver. beeaarkay at gmail.com
What is Hepatitis B Hepatitis C?
Hepatitis C is the worst and the most dangerous type of hepatitis. Vincent Dublin
Can vacciens prevent hepatitis c and hiv?
ANSWER: Currently, there are NO vaccines that can prevent HIV or the HIV virus, but there AREvaccines that can prevent Hep. C.I hope this will help answer your question!
What is the name of the pathogen that causes hepatitis C?
Hepatitis B is caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV). Hepatitis C is caused by the Hepatitis C virus (HCV). Hepatitis B virus belongs to the family Hepadnaviridae, and the genus Orthohepadnavirus. Hepatitis C virus belongs to the family Flaviviridae, and the genus Hepacivirus.
