Hepatitis B treatment methods for children

The treatment of hepatitis B requires designing an appropriate therapeutic plan based on the patient's condition. For patients with severe disease, antiviral therapy may be considered. Initial treatment generally involves standard doses of interferon or ribavirin. If the treatment proves effective, dose reduction and shortening the treatment duration may be considered. If ineffective, alternative antiviral agents such as telaprevir and simeprevir could be used; these drugs must be combined with interferon or ribavirin. Additionally, other management approaches for hepatitis B include dietary adjustments, smoking and alcohol cessation, reducing hepatotoxic medications, and enhancing liver function. Finally, patients should undergo regular follow-up examinations, practice disease prevention, strengthen immune function, and reduce the risk of viral recurrence.