What is Hepatitis B?
Symptoms of Hepatitis B may not appear for weeks or months after the virus has been caught. The first signs are usually seen in the eyes which become yellow and then the skin may become yellow (jaundice). The disease affects the liver and may lead to serious complications.
The Hepatitis B virus is spread through bodily fluids such as semen, vaginal discharge or blood.
The Hepatitis B virus can be detected by blood tests.
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There is no cure for Hepatitis B; patients may need to go into hospital for treatment of their symptoms.
Some people do not get rid of the Hepatitis B virus and become carriers so patients need further checks to see if this happens. They will need advice on how to avoid giving the virus to other people.
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For more information about Hepatitis B why not visit the related wikipedia page that goes into more detail about this particular sexually transmitted infection- click here >> |
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