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Are there treatments for hepatitis B?

There are 5 FDA-approved drugs for the treatment of hepatitis B: interferon, pegylated interferon, lamivudine, entecavir, adefovir. Your doctor can determine if medicine is needed for you and which medication to use.

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Contents

Hepatitis B Basics
What is hepatitis?
What is hepatitis B?
Who is at risk?
How can you protect yourself against hepatitis B?
Will you know if you have hepatitis B?
Can you get tested for hepatitis B at VA?
What tests will you have to do?
Is hepatitis B serious?
Are there treatments for hepatitis B?
What is the hepatitis B vaccine?
Resources
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