What Does This Blood Report Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 28 Nov 2016

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Question : HBV
HBsAg Positive, HBeAg Negative, Anti Hbe Positive, SGPT99, SGOT37, DNA 2032ui/ml, AMA, ANA, ASMA ALL NEGATIVE, No KF Rings, Biopsy Grade 0/6 Severity 8/18.

Sir .. i visited a gastroenterolist. He suggested me to start off with anti viral medication as my viral load is negligible. I want to know can my virus be completely eliminated from my body?

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (15 hours later)

Dear XXXX, Hi
The serology report is suggestive of acute and active viral hepatitis B infection.
Consult a physician/gastroenterologist for clinical correlation and management.
Click thanks.

Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

Yes you may require antivirals. (You have not posted the anti HBc IgM and total results).

Unfortunately it is not possible to completely eliminate the virus from your body.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (2 hours later)

Thank you sir.

I have been advised to take Entecavir once in a day and before breakfast.

Sir my viral load is 2032 ui/ml as of now..

Will the antiviral medicine furthur reduce the viral count in my blood??

Do i have any restrictions in food that I consume?

I have completely quit alcohol, however i smoke about 10 cigarettes a day.

Is there any special care/precautions that i need to take to recover soon.

Regards

Sir,

Reply awaited please

Regards

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes , antiviral medication will bring down the viral load.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes , antiviral medication will bring down the viral load.
There is no specific food restriction needed.
There is no special precaution needed.

Regards,
Dr.R.K

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D