Patient's question:
I have hepatitis B. Previously, the doctor recommended that I have hepatitis B virus resistance gene testing done intermittently. What is the use of this test?Doctor's answer:
According to your information, you have chronic hepatitis B. HBV drug resistance gene testing. Second, it can type the hepatitis B virus to guide treatment. Third, it can check the drug resistance of antiviral drugs such as lamivudine and emtricitabine, guiding the next step of medication. Generally, a positive result can only be detected if the HBV-DNA (hepatitis B virus DNA) is above 4th power. Hospitals at the provincial level or above usually have this test. The liver disease condition is very serious, and it is recommended that patients seek timely treatment, hoping that patients can treat according to the doctor's advice. At the same time, pay attention to their own nursing work, proper diet, to avoid aggravating the condition.