I obnaruzheli carrier of hepatitis B 10 years ago, I wanted to donate blood, but I was told that my blood is not suitable for donation. Reason not specified. A month ago, I passed a blood infection and was told that the blood found Australia antigen. The wife does not have this infection (checked too). I realized that the carrier of this virus, I have about 10 years. The liver is not zhaluyus.Pri examination of blood - ALT increased in 1,5 times. Infectiologist no treatment is appointed. (Very much doubt there is a good doctor in our town). Wanted to ask you if I could drink away Essentiale (I think it will not damage my liver). And I do not really understand what my form of hepatitis. The carrier - is not a disease? Hence the disease may begin at any moment? Or I have chronic hepatitis? I beg you to explain you my situation, but it is very hard to find out about it was, the more we and so many problems (the wife of secondary infertility, and we're going to IVF, but such tests .......... )

Respond Tatyana Stepanova, a gastroenterologist, hepatologist Genet need to be vaccinated against hepatitis B. You need to be tested for the presence of HBV DNA, HBeAg, antibody to HBeAg. According to test results, refer to the hepatologist. Similar question: "... the hospital. The results of blood tests for hepatitis B showed: «HCV-antibodies were found», «HBs-antigen was not detected. Passed the complete blood count, blood biochemistry ...