Chronic Hepatitis Antiviral Therapy: Long-Term Liver Protection
A clear guide to antiviral therapy for chronic hepatitis B and C, aimed at suppressing or curing the infection and protecting liver health.
Treatment begins with
Pre-Treatment Assessment
Antiviral Therapy Selection
Treatment & Monitoring
Long-Term Follow-up
This therapy is considered based on viral load, liver health and disease activity.
You may need this if...
These signs may indicate that this treatment is the recommended course of care:
- Active viral replication on testing with liver inflammation
- Evidence of liver scarring or damage on imaging
- Rising viral load on monitoring tests
- Clinical criteria for treatment based on guidelines for your specific hepatitis type
A specialist's evaluation confirms whether this treatment is the right option for you.
What Does Antiviral Therapy Involve?
Treatment uses modern antiviral medications matched to the specific hepatitis virus and your liver health, aiming to suppress hepatitis B long-term or cure hepatitis C, alongside regular monitoring.
Hepatitis B treatment typically aims for long-term viral suppression, while hepatitis C treatment can often achieve a complete cure.
When This Treatment is Considered
This therapy is considered based on viral load, liver health and disease activity.
- Active viral replication on testing with liver inflammation
- Evidence of liver scarring or damage on imaging
- Rising viral load on monitoring tests
- Clinical criteria for treatment based on guidelines for your specific hepatitis type
The Care Pathway
1. Pre-Treatment Assessment
Viral load, liver function and the extent of liver damage are assessed.
2. Antiviral Therapy Selection
The specific antiviral regimen is chosen based on your hepatitis type and liver health.
3. Treatment & Monitoring
Medication is taken as prescribed, with regular blood tests to monitor response.
4. Long-Term Follow-up
Ongoing monitoring continues after treatment to track liver health and confirm results.
“Your care team supports you through every stage, from evaluation to recovery and follow-up.”
Expected Benefits and Possible Risks
Modern antiviral therapy is highly effective, curing most hepatitis C cases and effectively controlling hepatitis B long-term.
Every treatment has potential risks. Your care team will discuss your individual risks before starting treatment.
Recovery & Follow-up
Hepatitis C treatment typically lasts 8 to 12 weeks; hepatitis B treatment is often longer-term or ongoing.
Your care team will schedule follow-up viral load and liver function tests to confirm treatment is working.
Follow-up testing confirms the infection has cleared and checks for any lasting effects.
Questions to Ask Your Care Team
- 1.Will this treatment cure my hepatitis or control it long-term?
- 2.What are the side effects of antiviral therapy?
- 3.How often will I need follow-up testing?
- 4.Can my family members be at risk and should they be tested?
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