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Chronic hepatitis B raises the risk of liver failure, liver cancer and serious scarring of the liver called cirrhosis.
Blood tests can detect the hepatitis B virus in your body. They also can tell your healthcare professional if the infection is acute or chronic. A simple blood ...
If the virus stays in your body for more than six months, it's called a chronic infection. Symptoms. Hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV) often cause the ...
Hepatitis B is caused by hepatitis B virus (HBV), and is spread by contact with body fluids, such as blood, saliva, semen, or vaginal fluids; by needle sticks ...
Hepatitis B vaccine recombinant is used to prevent infection by the hepatitis B virus. The vaccine works by causing your body to produce its own protection ...
This contagious liver infection can be long lasting. Learn how the infection spreads and what you can do to prevent or treat it.
Sexual partners of persons with hepatitis B. Persons who may be exposed to the virus by means of blood, blood products, or human bites, such as health care ...
Hepatitis B vaccine is used to prevent infection caused by all known subtypes of the hepatitis B virus. This vaccine is to be given by or under the direct ...
Although no cure exists for hepatitis B, treatment options are available and a vaccine can prevent the disease. Vaccination is recommended for infants; children ...
Immunization against hepatitis B disease is recommended for all newborn babies, infants, and young children. This vaccine is to be administered only by or under ...
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