<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.I had a test for hbv in March and it was positive and my ALT was 568, I w told I was in acute phase. I went on to do another test end of April and reading was 123. I had blood test again on 25 July and waiting for results. I have had a US scan today 4 Aug 2011 and doctors said there arent any tumors, but liver is a bit coarse. Im just nervous to be honest and beginning to think my chances for recovery are slim. Where do I stand??  <response>: Thank you for posting query at Chat Doctor. HepB diagnosis.Bag positive means that your have been infected with Herb virus. You need to be checked for Head and viral load to know your infectious state.ONLY positive or high Head andor viral load will mean that your highly infectious. Results of all these together with Bag will give a clear picture for treatment. Take results of viral load PCR and Head and LFT to your treating physician hepatologist. Advice:- abstinence from Alcohol - NO fat diet should be followed for 6 weeks at least- NO red meat-vegetables should be ingested daily-Moreover, less activity should be carried out no sports, REST more. - use lemon juice lemonade once in a day- Adílio or Liv52 maybe taken consult hepatologist treating physicianIt is possible that the virus remains in dormant phase throughout and causes no harm to liver. Only one fourth of patients infected with Herb virus develop liver cirrhosis. Therefore, one cannot be sure about your status. The viral load should be monitored, and he needs to repeat test every 6 month or at least once a year. Meanwhile, people close to your friend needs to be vaccinated and also test for Bag. If any further questions, feel free to ask. Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge. Cure is blessed by the ONE who Created us, whose power and knowledge is unlimited .wish you good health. Regards, Chat Doctor. 