ruth
hbvB comes from some contact with the disease. The virus can live outside the body for more than 20 minutes. Someone could have sneezed or other body fluids. It can also be caused from poorly cleaned glassesor silverware in a resturant. hep A does not become hep b. With treatment he should be able to lead a fairly normal lifestyle. he will need to be treated and checked for a lifetime. with the newer interfon treatments remission is possible. please seek good medical care from you doctor. if you have further questions please e-mail. Good luck, Ruth Paxton,