How long can a person live with being HBeAg positive (large three positives)?
Disease description:
I have a relative who has contracted "Big Three Yang" (a term used in Chinese for a specific pattern of hepatitis B surface antigen, e antigen, and antibody results). Under normal circumstances, how long can she still live?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
"Big Three Yang" usually refers to a status in hepatitis B virus infection where the hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg), and hepatitis B core antibody (anti-HBc IgM) are all positive. This condition indicates active viral replication and high contagiousness. The issue of life expectancy cannot be generalized, as "Big Three Yang" does not directly determine lifespan.
The majority of chronic hepatitis B carriers can live long lives, and with regular monitoring and appropriate treatment, they can maintain a good quality of life. However, if the condition worsens and complications such as cirrhosis or liver cancer develop, lifespan may be significantly shortened.
For individuals with "Big Three Yang," regular liver function tests and viral load testing are necessary to promptly detect and manage changes in liver disease. If needed, doctors may recommend antiviral therapy to suppress viral replication and reduce the risk of liver damage.
