Can HBV cure with Peg-interferon

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i heard 5% that i can be fully cure with peg-interferon

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Dear @Suresh786,

Thanks for the question. The actual rate of cure depends on many things and will vary from person to person. For example, virus genotype (e.g. Genotype C responds worse than Genotype A) or current ALT level (better response rates if these are higher).

Hope this is helpful,
Thomas

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Yes, approximately 5% of CHB patients can be “cured” by pegIFN therapy

Prof. Pietro Lampertico, MD, PhD

Full Professor of Gastroenterology

Head of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Division

Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico

University of Milan

Via Francesco Sforza 35

20122- Milan

Italy

Phone +390255035432

Fax +390250320410

Email pietro.lampertico@unimi.it

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How do I know my genotype. Can I know based on country I belong to

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Some genotypes are more common in some countries than others, so you can make a guess using this. But the way to make sure is with a blood test for genotype, but this isn’t a routine blood test.