- Hepatitis B Basics | Hepatitis B | CDC
Hepatitis B is a vaccine-preventable liver infection caused by HBV HBV is transmitted when blood, semen, or another body fluid from a person infected with the virus enters the body of someone who is uninfected Hepatitis B can range from a mild, short-term, acute illness lasting a few weeks to a serious, long-term, chronic infection
- Hepatitis B | Hepatitis B | CDC
Learn more about hepatitis B, a vaccine-preventable liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus
- Treatment of Hepatitis B | Hepatitis B | CDC
Treatment overview If you are diagnosed with hepatitis B, see your doctor to determine the best treatment for you It will depend on a few factors, like whether you have early or long-term infection, the health of your liver, and what medications are available
- Clinical Overview of Hepatitis B | Hepatitis B | CDC
Hepatitis B is a vaccine-preventable disease caused by infection of the liver with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) HBV is highly infectious and transmitted when blood, semen or other body fluids from a person infected with the virus enters the body of someone who is uninfected People with hepatitis B often do not have symptoms Vaccination is the best way to prevent hepatitis B CDC recommends
- Symptoms of Hepatitis B | Hepatitis B | CDC
Learn about hepatitis B symptoms, how long it takes for symptoms to develop, and how long they last
- Hepatitis B - Basic Information - Centers for Disease Control and . . .
Hepatitis B can be a serious liver disease that results from infection with the Hepatitis B virus Acute Hepatitis B refers to a short-term infection that occurs within the first 6 months after someone is infected with the virus The infection can range in severity from a mild illness with few or no symptoms to a serious condition requiring hospitalization Some people, especially adults, are
- Hepatitis B Surveillance | 2023 Hepatitis Surveillance | CDC
For some persons, hepatitis B is an acute, or short-term, illness; for others, it can become a long-term, chronic infection Chronic hepatitis B can lead to serious health problems, including cirrhosis, liver cancer, and death
- Hepatitis B Vaccine Administration | Hepatitis B | CDC
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends hepatitis B (HepB) vaccination among all infants at birth, unvaccinated children younger than 19 years of age, adults aged 19–59 years, and adults aged 60 years and older with risk factors for hepatitis B or without identified risk factors but seeking protection
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