How is chronic hepatitis B treated?

Patient's question:

The hepatitis B virus is very active in the body, highly infectious, but liver function is normal, and ultrasound is also normal.

Doctor's answer:

Currently, the treatment for chronic hepatitis B primarily involves antiviral therapy. Commonly used antiviral drugs mainly include interferon, nucleoside drugs, and autoimmune regulators. Interferon is currently the mainstay of antiviral treatment due to its relatively significant antiviral efficacy, as well as its ability to inhibit liver fibrosis and reduce the incidence of liver cancer. Additionally, the treatment approach for chronic hepatitis B varies depending on the stage of the disease:
1. For chronic hepatitis B patients with consistently normal liver function, the prognosis is generally good. Treatment is usually not required, and medication is often ineffective. In such cases, it is recommended to combine regulation and follow-up, along with maintaining a balance between rest and activity.

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