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Serology of a young man shows HBsAg however HBeAg is negative with normal levels of AST and ALT. He is asymptomatic. What is the next line of management ?

A
Wait and watch
B
Antivirus
C
Immunoglobulins
D
Liver transplant
High-Yield Explanation
In hepatitis B, among previously healthy adult who present with clinically apparent acute hepatitis recovery ocurs in 99% therefore, antiviral therapy is not likely to improve the rate of recovery and is not required. In this case patient is virtually asymptomatic, so no treatment is required.

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