In 2002 my husband was tested positive in hepatitis b thats why he wasnt allowed to work abroad,in 2005 i also undergo hepatitis test and the result is non reactive of all kinds of hepatitis...im confused i never have any hepatitis vaccine when im still a baby?
Hi, Thanks for posting in Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. Testing positive for Hepatitis B alone will not help much to determine its management. ANTI HEPATITIS B ENVELOPE ANTIGEN needs to be tested and if it is positive, it means the body is fighting against the virus and helping to become non-infectious. HEPATITIS B ENVELOPE ANTIGEN also needs to be tested in addition and if found to be negative, it suggests that the person is non-infectious. Based on these two reports it can be interpreted what could be the stage of infection. All Hepatitis B positive patient need not be treated. Treatment has to be initiated only if it is documented that the virus is actively multiplying in the body, and it is causing injury to the liver. Hence, kindly consult Gastroenterologist or Physician for proper work-up with investigations and then administration of treatment accordingly. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.