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What is Hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the liver. The virus, which is called hepatitis B virus (HBV), can cause lifelong infection, cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver, liver cancer, liver failure, and death. Hepatitis B vaccine is available for all age groups to prevent hepatitis B virus infection. What are the Symptoms of Hepatitis B? About 30% of persons have no signs or symptoms. Some of the most common symptoms of hepatitis B are: jaundice, fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, joint pain, dark-colored urine, yellowish tinged skin and eyes. What
Causes Hepatitis B? How is Hepatitis B Transmitted? Transmission of Hepatitis B occurs when blood or body fluids from an infected person enters the body of a person who is not immune. It is most often spread by having sex with an infected person without using a condom, sharing needles or "works" when "shooting" drugs, through needlesticks or sharps exposures on the job, or from an infected mother to her baby during birth. Risks of Developing Hepatitis B? Some of the risks for developing Hepatitis B are: having multiple sex partners or diagnosis of a sexually transmitted disease, men who have sex with men, Sex contacts of infected persons, Injection drug use, household contacts of chronically infected persons. Can Hepatitis B be Prevented? Yes. The best prevention is the Hepatitis B vaccine. Can Hepatitis B be Treated? Hepatitis B can be treated . Treatment will depend on the severity of the infection. Discuss your options with your doctor.
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