Does acute Hepatitis B really go away if your treated?

Question

Thats what i heard, but does this mean it'll get killed off forever? no worries about infecting people? or do the signs just go away?

Answer 1

If you have Hepatitis you will always carry it in your blood. It may not make you sick, but it could make others ill should you donate blood. You will notice on many medical questionnaires the: " have you ever had Hepatitis?" question. That's why.

Answer 2

In an ACUTE infection with hepatitis B the liver may heal itself without treatment and even form some antibodies against the virus that causes hepatitis. Once the acute infection is over you are no longer contagious. Complete recovery could take up to eight weeks. There is also a CHRONIC form of Hepatitis B that could lead to serious complications. Also, be aware that there are several forms of hepatitis.

Answer 3

85% of acute Hepatitis B resolve on their own. As you may be aware, most cases in the U.S. are sexuallly transimitted and for that reason, you should refrain from sexual intercourse or use barrier protection while you are infected. Chronic Hepatitis B is defined as having virus in the bood for greter than six months. Chronic Hepatitis B, unlikely acute Hepatitis B, requires treatment to prevent long-term complications. Currently, several medications are approved for chronic Hepatitis B (lamivudine, adefovir, entecavir, or the interferons). Very rarely, does someone with acute Hepatitis B require admission to the hospital for severe abdominal pain, or nasuea and vomiting. However, you should be in touch with your primary care MD and probably a specialist in order that you liver function tests (LFTs) be determined until the acute Hepatitis B resolves. Hopefully, as is most typically the case, you will not go on to develop chronic Hepatitis B.

Answer 4

It's viral, which means it will be in our body forever. That doesn't mean that you can live a normal life after treatment, just be aware that it does hang around.