Hepatitis Treatment

Treatment: Hepatitis B can be acute or chronic. Chronic hepatitis B requires more aggressive treatment, including:

• Antiviral medications such as tenofovir, entecavir, or pegylated interferon to control the virus
• Liver transplantation may be required in severe cases of cirrhosis or liver failure

Treatment: Chronic hepatitis C is treated with direct-acting antivirals (DAAs), which can cure the infection in many cases. Medications include:

• Sofosbuvir, ledipasvir, daclatasvir, glecaprevir, and pibrentasvir are some of the common DAAs used.
• The treatment duration typically lasts between 8 to 12 weeks.
• Liver transplantation may be necessary for patients who develop cirrhosis or liver failure.

Treatment: Hepatitis D can only occur in individuals already infected with hepatitis B. Treatment for hepatitis D focuses on controlling hepatitis B, and options include:

• Interferon therapy: Pegylated interferon may help suppress hepatitis D.
• Liver transplant is often considered for severe cases of cirrhosis.

Treatment: Like hepatitis A, hepatitis E is generally self-limiting, and the treatment focuses on supportive care:

• Rest
• Hydration
• Nutritional support
• Antiviral medications may be considered for pregnant women or individuals with severe disease, but this is still being studied.

Lifestyle Changes: Avoiding alcohol, maintaining a healthy diet, and regular medical monitoring.

Vaccination: Vaccines are available for hepatitis A and B, which can help prevent these infections.