What is hepatitis b?
Hepatitis is a general term for inflammation of the liver.
Hepatitis can be caused by several things including immune system… [more]
What are the symptoms of hepatitis b infection?
About 30% of people who are infected with HBV have no
symptoms at all. Children are more likely than adults… [more]
What causes hepatitis b infection?
Hepatitis B infection occurs when liver cells become
infected with the hepatitis B virus (HBV). HBV is a virus that… [more]
Who is at risk for hepatitis b infections?
While the highest
rate of hepatitis B in the developed world occurs in people between the ages of
20 and… [more]
How do I know if I have a hepatitis b infection?
Many people with hepatitis B have no symptoms so a diagnosis
is based on blood tests. These tests include:
Hepatitis… [more]
What treatments are available for hepatitis b infection?
Acute hepatitis B usually resolves by itself. Once you have
developed chronic hepatitis B, few treatment options exist. The doctor… [more]
How can I prevent hepatitis b infections?
Hepatitis B is very preventable in the developed world
thanks to the ubiquity of several hepatitis B vaccines. One is… [more]
When should I seek medical care?
If you have any symptoms of hepatitis B or you think you may
have been recently exposed, see your doctor,… [more]
More information about hepatitis b
Healia Resources
Online health communities for hepatitis b
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Clinical trials… [more]