Patient's question:
Hello, I found out a few days ago during my health check-up that I am a carrier of the hepatitis B virus. Hello, what should I pay attention to? Is being a hepatitis B virus carrier serious?Doctor's answer:
The term "hepatitis B virus carrier" refers to: individuals with positive serum hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and hepatitis B DNA, or positive hepatitis B surface antigen or e antibody, but with normal serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels for three consecutive times within one year, and generally no significant abnormalities in liver histology. For hepatitis B virus carriers with positive serum hepatitis B DNA, liver needle biopsy should be recommended for further diagnosis and additional treatment. It is advised to take preventive measures to avoid infection, as there is a possibility of transmission. Viral load testing is recommended.