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Hepatitis B is inflammation(irritation and swelling) of the liver due to the hepatitis B virus(HBV). |
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Symptoms
It takes about 1-6 months from the time of infection until symptoms of acute hepatitis appear. Early symptoms may in...
Causes
The hepatitis B virus spreads through blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and other body fluids. Infection can occur if you...
Tests
The following tests are done to identify and monitor liver damage from hepatitis B:.Albumin level Liver function test...
Treatments
Acute hepatitis needs no treatment other than careful monitoring of liver function, which involves blood tests. In t...
Complications
There is a higher rate of hepatocellular carcinoma in those who have had hepatitis B than in the general population.
Prevention
All children should receive their first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine at birth, and complete their vaccination seri...
Doctor Specialties
You develop symptoms of hepatitis B Hepatitis B symptoms do not go away in 2 or 3 weeks, or new symptoms develop You ...
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