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Can Hep B carrier live a long life without complications?

Hi ,
  I have a simple and common question like both of the carriers have in their minds. Can a hep b carrier live a long life without complications and medicines? How much hopeful the patients should be with current available medications and results?
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You are right melcul but its a chance to have coinfection. But everyone having Hep b should have a test for the Hep D virus also.
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Thank you mike for the reply.Yes i can understand this and for that one must have regular checkups. Lets hope that a cure is available in next few years.
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how about the hepatitis D which I understand that anyone who has the B virus can make a coinfection with it
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The short answer is yes a carrier can live normal life however as we age the risk of hcc increase. There is a hope that a cure can be available within 5 uears
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