Latest Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B
Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection poses a massive emotional and economic burden. Here we will discuss the latest treatment of Hepatitis B, methods of diagnosis and prevention. Adults who are infected with HBV usually develop an acute hepatitis that resolves spontaneously. However, 3-5% go on to develop chronic hepatitis B which then follows a similar pattern. Prevention HBV transmission can be prevented through screening of donated blood, plasma, organ tissue and semen, by virus inactivation in plasma-derived products, risk-reduction counselling and by implementation of infection control procedure. However, the most effective prevention measure is routine immunization. Immunization should be given to high-risk individuals including healthcare professionals, persons with multiple sex partners as well as intravenous drug users. Diagnosis The diagnosis of chronic HBV infection is made from its biochemical, virological and histological features together. Routine liver ...