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Small spot on hepatitis B patient's liver grows into large tumor after one year

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One year after a small white spot was found on his liver, a 63-year-old man faced a 4 cm tumor in a tricky location, posing challenges for surgeons.

Can an xoa plant water treat hepatitis B?

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My father has had hepatitis B for over 10 years, which has progressed to early-stage cirrhosis. He drinks an xoa plant water; can this help treat hepatitis B? (Quynh Trang, 30, Nghe An)

Does chronic hepatitis B require lifelong medication?

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My husband was diagnosed with chronic hepatitis B and is taking antiviral medication daily. Do people with this condition need to take medication for life? (Lan Anh, TP HCM)

How many hepatitis B vaccine doses are enough?

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I received three hepatitis B vaccine doses 5 years ago, but my antibody levels recently decreased, and a family member has hepatitis. Should I get revaccinated? (Nguyen Linh, 25, Lam Dong)

Hepatitis B causes family discord

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Since her husband received a hepatitis B diagnosis, the atmosphere in Ms. Uyen's family (25 years old, Vinh Long) has been tense.

Can you contract hepatitis B from an infected partner after vaccination?

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Dinh Dac, 40, Gia Lai, asks: "I have been vaccinated against hepatitis B. If I have unprotected sex with someone who has the disease, can I get infected?"

Does hepatitis B infection affect sperm?

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I read that hepatitis B can reduce sperm quality, potentially leading to infertility. Is this true? (Thanh An, 30, Nghe An)

Rushing to get hepatitis B vaccination after a family member contracts the disease

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Khai, living in Ho Chi Minh City, took his wife and children for hepatitis B vaccination after his father was diagnosed with late-stage liver cancer.

Can infants receive tuberculosis, hepatitis B vaccines, and RSV monoclonal antibody simultaneously?

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Is it possible for newborns to receive hepatitis B, tuberculosis vaccines, and RSV monoclonal antibody at the same time for early prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) disease? (Thuy, 28, Hanoi)

Self-consciousness and anxiety due to hepatitis b infection

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Thanh, 26, fears transmitting the hepatitis b virus to colleagues, often seeking a secluded spot to eat lunch alone to avoid close contact.

Can someone vaccinated against hepatitis B still contract the disease?

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My husband has hepatitis B and takes antiviral medication daily. I have been vaccinated; can I still contract hepatitis B? (Thanh Hue, Dong Nai)