Hello, I m a 38years old lady tested positive for hepatitis B last April 2012 and has been taking Lamivudine since then but when I went for viral load test last month,the result was hepatitis viral load 688, HBeAg
Hello, Thanks for posting your query. Patients with negative Head and positive Head are considered as inactive carriers for Bag. It is recommended that you should be monitored every 6-12 months with tests for SGPT/ALT. Further, work up is required for persistently elevated liver enzymes. This is recommended as in almost 30% of these patients' reactivation of HBV may occur even after a prolonged period. Your viral load is low and if your liver enzyme level are normal then you may need to stop Lamivudine. Before stopping the Chat Doctor. Hope it helps. Take Care!