Hepatitis B Education Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention
    

General Hepatitis B Information
Hepatitis B is a contagious liver disease caused by the hepatitis B virus. When a person is first infected with the virus, they can develop an "acute" (short-term) infection. Acute hepatitis B refers to the first 6 months after someone is infected with the hepatitis B virus. This infection can range from a very mild illness with few or no symptoms to a serious condition requiring hospitalization. Some people are able to fight the infection and clear the virus. For others, the infection remains and is "chronic," or lifelong. Chronic hepatitis B refers to the infection when it remains active instead of getting better after 6 months. Over time, the infection can cause serious health problems, and even liver cancer.
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Perinatal Hepatitis B Information
Chronic Hepatitis B



Hepatitis B and Your Children


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