Hepatitis B: Treatment and care for a chronic condition

Viral hepatitis includes both hepatitis B and hepatitis C. The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s Na Li, MD, PhD, explains that there have been promising medical advancements to cure hepatitis C, while hepatitis B presents more challenges.

As a chronic condition, medications are used to manage hepatitis B, depending on the particular phase of infection, as well as other existing medical conditions or infections such as hepatitis C or HIV. Dr. Li emphasizes the need for monitoring patients with past or current hepatitis B infections, because there is greater risk of cancer. In addition, chemotherapy may reactivate hepatitis B.

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