In-depth understanding: What is the safe level of hepatitis B virus?

The “safety line” of hepatitis B level

Quantitative detection of hepatitis B virus is an important indicator for judging the activity of the disease and the effect of treatment. Generally speaking, the HBV DNA level can reflect the activeness of viral replication and the high viral load. According to my country's "Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B", HBV DNA < 2000 is generally considered a low viral load, while < 10 is considered the ideal level for inhibiting viral replication.

What does it mean to be below this value?

When your hepatitis B virus load is below this "safety line", it means that your condition is relatively stable, the virus replication is low, and the damage to the liver is relatively small. This is an important milestone in treating hepatitis B and preventing cirrhosis and liver cancer.

What does it mean to be higher than this value?

If your hepatitis B virus load is higher than this "safety line", your condition may be more active and your liver may be more severely damaged. At this time, you may need more active treatment, such as antiviral treatment.

How to reach this "safety line"?

To reach this "safety line", follow the doctor's advice and receive standardized treatment. This may include antiviral treatment, immunomodulatory treatment, etc. At the same time, good living habits, such as not drinking, not staying up late, and being reasonable, are also very important.