Cosmin’s story of living with hepatitis B in Romania

Cosmin faced a childhood marked by a hepatitis B diagnosis at the age of one. Despite a lack of symptoms and no family history, frequent hospital visits became a routine, shaping his early years. His parents tried their best to protect Cosmin from stigma and discrimination by keeping his diagnosis a secret. After going through interferon treatment, Cosmin was able to go back to a normal life. He strongly believes that people living with hepatitis B should do their best to educate themselves about treatment and prevention. He is hopeful that there will be a functional cure for hepatitis B in the future.