What should be noted in the nursing care of viral hepatitis?

Patient's question:

I have a friend who just turned 34 this year and was diagnosed with hepatitis at a young age. We don't know how to help him, and I really want to take care of him. I want to ask the doctor what precautions should be taken for the care of viral hepatitis.

Doctor's answer:

Now you need to check if this viral hepatitis is in an active phase. If it is, it is contagious to a certain extent. Be careful not to have any blood contact with him. Then, the room should be disinfected regularly. In addition to this, it is recommended to bring him for irregular follow-up checks of liver function and the amount of hepatitis B virus DNA. If the viral DNA content remains abnormal, continuous antiviral treatment should be administered.

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