Hepatitis B Learning Center
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Hepatitis B is inflammation (irritation and swelling) of the liver due to the hepatitis B virus (HBV. Other types of hepatitis include: Hepatitis A; Hepatitis C; Hepatitis D. See also: Autoimmune hepatitis; Chronic pers... |
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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 inc...
Causes
The hepatitis B virus spreads through blood and other body fluids. Infection can occur if you have: Blood transfusion...
Tests
The following tests are done to help diagnose hepatitis B: Albumin level (may be low; Hepatitis B antibody panel; Liv...
Treatments
Acute hepatitis needs no treatment other than careful monitoring of liver function, which involves blood tests. In th...
Complications
There is a higher rate of hepatocellular carcinoma in those who have had hepatitis B than in the general population. ...
Prevention
People who are at high risk, including health care workers and those who live with someone with hepatitis B, should g...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if symptoms of hepatitis B develop. Call for an appointment with your health care prov...
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