Can chronic hepatitis B be cured?

Question
Hello doctor,
This year, I am 21 years old, unfortunately I just went to the doctor and got a result of chronic hepatitis B. I'm very worried. Doctor let me ask if chronic hepatitis B can be cured? Can I get the vaccine if I have chronic hepatitis B? Please advise doctor, thank you doctor.
Nguyen Quoc Phuong Huy (2000)
Answer
Answered by Master, Specialist II Phan Thi Minh Huong - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Danang International Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Can chronic hepatitis B be cured? ”, the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Diagnosis of chronic hepatitis B when you carry the HBsAg antigen for more than 6 months. Chronic hepatitis B includes patients with inactive hepatitis B virus and patients with active hepatitis B virus. Patients with the virus in an inactive form need periodic monitoring and do not need antiretroviral therapy. For patients with active viruses, the doctor will base on the specific condition to choose the appropriate treatment drug in oral or injectable form. However, the goal of treatment is only to prevent the hepatitis B virus from growing and causing liver damage, cirrhosis and liver cancer. The duration of treatment depends on the individual patient, can last from several years to a lifetime. The chance of a complete cure is very low.
Patients with hepatitis B need to strictly follow the doctor's treatment regimen. At the same time, patients need to follow a scientific diet, avoid greasy, salty, hot and spicy foods; do not use alcohol and adhere to a suitable diet and lifestyle,... Once chronically infected with HBsAg is not available, hepatitis B vaccine is no longer available.
If you still have questions about chronic hepatitis B, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!