Question

A 40-year-old man with chronic hepatitis B infection (HBeAg negative) is an Aboriginal man living in a remote community. He is not cirrhotic and has normal ALT and HBV DNA below treatment thresholds. What is the most appropriate follow-up strategy?

Accepted Answer

Regular monitoring with liver function tests, HBV DNA and liver ultrasound at intervals guided by hepatology review

Answer

No further monitoring is required

Answer

Liver function tests and HBV DNA every 5 years

Answer

Immediate initiation of antiviral therapy for all patients with hepatitis B

Answer

Refer only if jaundice develops

Practice question

A 40-year-old man with chronic hepatitis B infection (HBeAg negative) is an Aboriginal man living in a remote community. He is not cirrhotic and has normal ALT and HBV DNA below treatment thresholds. What is the most appropriate follow-up strategy?