Patient's question:
I have hepatitis B, small three positive. I have carried the virus for 6 years. Will this disease suddenly turn into big three positive?Doctor's answer:
The so-called "minor triple positive" in hepatitis B refers to the presence of positive results for all five indicators in the "two pairs and a half" test for hepatitis B, including surface antigen (HBsAg), E antibody (HBeAb), and core antibody (HBcAb). The re-emergence of "minor triple positive" in any case indicates acute or chronic hepatitis B, with viral copies present in the body, indicating a hepatitis B viral copy state. The "minor triple positive" is typically a progression from the "major triple positive," reflecting a certain degree of immunity developed by the body against the E antigen. As long as liver function is normal and HBV DNA is not elevated, treatment is not necessary, but regular follow-up tests are required.