Patient's question:
I want to ask how chronic hepatitis B patients and acute hepatitis B patients are defined. Are acute cases more likely to heal on their own?Doctor's answer:
Hepatitis B, also known as HBV, is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) infecting the body. The hepatitis B virus is a hepatotropic virus that primarily resides within liver cells and damages them, leading to liver cell inflammation, necrosis, and fibrosis. Hepatitis B is classified into acute and chronic forms. Acute hepatitis B can be self-limiting in 90% of adults, while chronic hepatitis B exhibits varying manifestations, including chronic hepatitis B carriers, chronic active hepatitis B, and hepatitis B-related cirrhosis. For patients, if the hepatitis B condition is severe, immediate symptomatic treatment and appropriate medication are necessary. Otherwise, it may lead to a recurrence of hepatitis B.