Overview
Hepatitis B management depends on whether infection is acute or chronic. Vaccination protects susceptible people, while monitoring and antiviral therapy may be needed for chronic infection.
Treatment approach
Monitoring, vaccination or antiviral therapy depending on status.
Common management options
- Vaccination for susceptible people
- Monitoring for chronic infection
- Antiviral therapy for selected patients
Medical supervision
A clinician assesses liver status and decides whether treatment is needed.
Partner considerations
Partners may benefit from vaccination and testing.
Follow-up
Regular monitoring may be needed for chronic infection.
Key points
- Vaccination prevents infection
- Chronic infection needs monitoring
- Treatment is selective
- Partner vaccination may help
When to seek care
- Positive hepatitis B test
- Vaccination questions
- Abnormal liver tests