how can we cure or prevent hepatitis b?

Answer 1

cure = i dunno....

prevent = avoid seafood...

Answer 2

There is a vaccine which prevents infection by Hepatitis B. I have a link to the CDC fact sheet below.

There are treaments for Hepatitis B, but no actual cure yet, so prevention is very important.

Answer 3

There are currently several treatments for chronic hepatitis B that can increase a person's chance of clearing the infection. Treatments are available in the form of antivirals such as lamivudine and adefovir and immune system modulators such as interferon alpha. There are several other antivirals under investigation. Roughly, all of the currently available treatments, when used alone, are about equally efficacious. However, some individuals are much more likely to respond than others. It does not appear that combination therapy offers any advantages[7]. In general, each works by reducing the viral load by several orders of magnitude thus helping a body's immune system clear the infection. Treatment strategies should be individualized by a doctor and patient. Considerations include the risks associated with each treatment, a person's likelihood of clearing the virus with treatment, a person's risk for developing complications of persistent infection, and development of viral resistance with some of the treatments.

On March 29, 2005, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Entecavir for the treatment of hepatitis B.

On February 25, 2005, the EU Commission approved PEGASYS for the treatment of hepatitis B making it the first pegylated interferon to be approved for hepatitis B.

Chronic carriers should be strongly encouraged to avoid consuming alcohol as it increases their risk for cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer).

Infants born to mothers known to carry hepatitis B can be treated with antibodies to the hepatitis B virus (hepatitis B immune globulin or HBIg). When given with the vaccine within twelve hours of birth, the risk of acquiring hepatitis B is reduced 95%. This treatment also allows a mother to safely breastfeed her child.

An individual exposed to the virus who has never been vaccinated may be treated with HBIg immediately following the exposure. For instance, a health care worker accidentally stuck by a needle used in a hepatitis B carrier would qualify. Treatment must be soon after exposure, however.

Answer 4

Hepatitis B is transmitted by an infected person thru body fluids. Unprotected sex, blood transfusions, contaminated needles and syringes. So prevention means avoiding those. Curing involves treatment with anti-viral medications prescribed by a doctor.

Answer 5

I am so sorry to say, theres no known cure for Hepatitis type B. But there is a vaccine to prevent it fortunately. further, dont share syringes, and dont make sexual contact with an infected person.

Answer 6

In my honest opinion, the two best ways of preventing the spread of hepatitis B is : take the three step vaccine and if you can help it, please do not share any needles or anything that is sharp

Answer 7

You can get a vaccine for Hep B, it is a three shot series. There are meds to help manage Hep B but I dont think there is a cure. You can find more information on Hep B on the CDC website.

Answer 8

vaccination - its a two shot series

Answer 9

there is a vaccine, i had it cause i'm a healthcare provider