What does the term "chronic hepatitis B" mean?
Hepatitis B: FAQ | Pregnancy | CDC Viral HepatitisChronic infection with HBV means that you have a long-term HBV infection; your body did not get rid of the virus when you were first infected with HBV. The risk of progressing to chronic infection is age dependent (i.e., 2% to 6% of people over aged 5 years; 30% of children aged 1-5 years; and up to 90% of infants). People with chronic infection can infect others and are at increased risk of serious liver disease including cirrhosis and liver cancer. In the United States, an estimated 1.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Viral HepatitisHepatitis B carrier" is a term that is sometimes used to indicate people who have chronic (long-term) infection with HBV. Persons with chronic infection can infect others and are at increased risk of serious liver disease including cirrhosis and liver cancer.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Viral HepatitisThere are at least five drugs used for the treatment of people with chronic hepatitis B: Adefovir dipivoxil, interferon alfa-2b, pegylated interferon alfa-2a, lamivudine, and entecavir.
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Hepatitis B Foundation: FAQ: General InfoA person is diagnosed with chronic hepatitis B if they test positive for the hepatitis B virus for longer than 6 months. A chronic hepatitis B infection may stay with the person for a lifetime. About 10% of adults who contract hepatitis B will develop chronic hepatitis B.
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PSRIIn chronic hepatitis B or C, the virus may continue to cause injury to the liver over a period of time, possibly resulting in severe damage, liver failiure, or even liver cancer. This is very serious because the liver is one of the most important organs in your body. When it is healthy, the liver performs a number of crucial functions that help keep you feeling energetic and alert.
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Hepatitis B: FAQ | Pregnancy | CDC Viral HepatitisHepatitis B is a serious disease caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). HBV attacks the liver and can lead to liver cancer and cirrhosis (scarring of the liver) in people who develop lifelong infection with the virus.
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Hepatitis Week -- Your Online Hepatitis NewsletterHepatitis B is a liver disease. It makes your liver swell and stops it from working right. You need a healthy liver. The liver does many things to keep you alive. The liver fights infections and stops bleeding. It removes drugs and other poisons from your blood. The liver also stores energy for when you need it.Related Questions
Is hepatitis B serious?
Hepatitis Week -- Your Online Hepatitis NewsletterYes. Although many people who are exposed to hepatitis B will be able to get rid of the virus, some people develop chronic (life-long) hepatitis B. This may lead to liver damage, liver cancer and death. Hepatitis B carriers are people who are infected with HBV and never recover fully from the infection; they carry the virus and can infect others for the rest of their lives. In the United States, about one million people carry HBV.
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TestiCare - Medical Tests FAQ.No. Only 10 pct of adults and 50 pct. of children, but 90 pct of all hepatitis B virus HBV infection in babies, develops into chronic hepatitis B.
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Liver Disease in Saudi Arabia - Liver Diseases - Hepatitis Bout of 10 adults will get rid of the virus after a few months - this is Acute Hepatitis B while 1 out of every 10 adults never get rids of the virus. They have Chronic Hepatitis B and they are called carriers
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Liver Disease in Saudi Arabia - Liver Diseases - Hepatitis BYour Doctor can advise you about the treatment for chronic Hepatitis B. Most people will remain carrier if they do not get treatment
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What does “Hepatitis” mean?
AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts:Hepatitis means “inflammation of the liver.” Many viruses, alcohol, drugs, and various chemicals can cause hepatitis.
Related QuestionsI’ve seen HBsAg mentioned in literature about hepatitis B. What does it mean?
Hepatitis B: ACIP 2005 | CDC Viral HepatitisHBsAg stands for Hepatitis B Surface Antigen. HBsAg can be found using a blood test for hepatitis B. A positive HBsAg test means that a person is infected with HBV and can spread the virus to others.
Related QuestionsWhat does it mean to be a hepatitis B carrier?
Hepatitis B - Common QuestionsPeople who do not recover from hepatitis B are called carriers. Today, an estimated 1-1.25 million people are carriers in the United States with over 10,000 more people becoming chronic carriers each year. A hepatitis B virus (HBV) carrier is someone who has had hepatitis B in his/her blood for more than six months. Five to ten percent of adults who acquire HBV become carriers. Children who are infected under age 5 have a 20-90 percent chance of becoming lifelong carriers.
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Support: Frequently Asked QuestionsMicrosoft Management Console (MMC) is an extensible common presentation service for management applications. MMC is included in the Windows? 2000 and XP operating systems.
Related QuestionsIf you are pregnant, should you worry about hepatitis B?
Hepatitis B: FAQ | Pregnancy | CDC Viral HepatitisYes, you should get a blood test to check for HBV infection early in your pregnancy. This test is called hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg). If you test HBsAg-negative early in pregnancy, but continue behaviors that put you at risk for HBV infection (e.g., multiple sex partners, injection drug use), you should be retested for HBsAg close to delivery. If your HBsAg test is positive, this means you are infected with HBV and can give the virus to your baby.
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Hepatitis B: FAQ | Pregnancy | CDC Viral HepatitisAsk your doctor to make sure your baby gets a shot called HBIG and the first dose of hepatitis B vaccine at birth. Once your baby has this shot, it is safe to breastfeed your baby. But it is also important to make sure your baby completes all the hepatitis B vaccine doses, and is tested to make sure he or she is protected.
Related QuestionsWhat is the difference between Hepatitis A, B, and C?
FAQHepatitis A (HAV) is caused by a virus found in feces (people's stool). You can get it by coming in contact with infected feces. The most common way is by swallowing food or liquids that get contaminated by hands that are not washed thoroughly after using the toilet. You can also get Hepatitis A through sexual acts like 'rimming' (licking someone's anus) or via oral sex on a male's penis after he has had anal sex.
Related QuestionsWhere can I get Hepatitis A and B vaccines?
FAQIt is always a good idea to get screened for Hepatitis A or B antibodies before you get vaccinated to make sure you aren't already infected. Any health provider should be able to screen you or provide you with the vaccines. Some clinics will only vaccinate you if you are a certain age, if you ask, or if you are a regular patient.
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What are my hepatitis B vaccination options?
Body Art Frequently Asked Questions PractitionersYou have a few options regarding Hepatitis B vaccinations. You can provide evidence of having received the series of vaccinations, or you can refuse the vaccination requirement for personal or religious reasons. If you refuse for any reason, it must be in writing. Because the health department would prefer that all local artists complete their series of shots, the department offers hepatitis B shots free of charge to any locally-licensed body art practitioner.
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