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Dr. Samriddhi Poyekar

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Hepatitis B: What Should I Do Next? — Animated Booklet

I Tested Positive for Hepatitis B — What Should I Do Next?

An animated 8-page guide. Turn the page with the buttons, the dots, or your arrow keys.

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I Tested Positive for Hepatitis B.
What Should I Do Next?

A positive test is not the end of the story — it is the beginning of protecting your liver before complications develop.

🔎 Take a breath. The next few steps — confirming what the test means, getting the right blood work, and seeing a specialist — are all straightforward and well understood.

Hepatitis Can't Wait. ›
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Don't Panic — Confirm What the Test Means

A positive HBsAg test means the Hepatitis B virus is present in your body.

The next question is whether this is:

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    Acute (recent) infection — often clears on its own.
  • ⏱️
    Chronic infection — the virus has been present for more than 6 months.
Hepatitis Can't Wait. ›
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See a Liver Specialist

Your doctor will usually order tests to understand:
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    HBV Viral Load (HBV DNA): how much virus is in the blood.
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    HBeAg: how active the infection is.
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    Liver Function Tests (ALT, AST): check for liver inflammation.
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    Ultrasound or FibroScan: looks for liver damage or scarring.
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    Other blood tests: to evaluate overall liver health.
Hepatitis Can't Wait. ›
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Understand That Not Everyone Needs Treatment

Some people with chronic Hepatitis B have:
Low viral levels · Normal liver tests · No significant liver damage.

In such cases, regular monitoring may be all that is needed.
Others may need antiviral treatment if they have:
High viral load · Abnormal liver tests · Liver scarring (fibrosis/cirrhosis) · Strong family history of liver cancer.
Hepatitis Can't Wait. ›
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If Treatment Is Needed, Effective Medicines Are Available

Modern antiviral tablets such as Entecavir, Tenofovir (TDF), or Tenofovir (TAF) can:
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    Strongly suppress the virus
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    Reduce liver inflammation
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    Lower the risk of cirrhosis
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    Reduce the risk of liver cancer
These medicines are usually taken once daily and are generally very effective.
Hepatitis Can't Wait. ›
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Protect Your Family

One of the first things to do: get close family members tested.
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    Spouse / Partner
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    Children
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    Parents and Siblings
If they are not protected, they should receive the Hepatitis B vaccine, which is safe and highly effective.
Hepatitis Can't Wait. ›
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Know What Does NOT Spread Hepatitis B

You cannot spread Hepatitis B through:
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    Hugging
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    Handshakes
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    Sharing meals
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    Cooking food
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    Coughing or sneezing
This matters because many patients experience unnecessary fear and stigma.
Hepatitis Can't Wait. ›
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Avoid Additional Liver Damage

Until you have been fully evaluated:
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    Avoid or minimize alcohol
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    Do not take herbal supplements without medical advice
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    Maintain a healthy weight
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    Control diabetes, cholesterol, and fatty liver if present
Hepatitis Can't Wait. ✓
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