Table of ContentsOverviewKey factsSymptoms & DiagnosisCausesPreventionTreatmentsConclusion
Overview
Hepatitis B is a severe liver disease spread by the hepatitis virus. The hepatitis virus mainly attacks the liver, causing inflammation. Hepatitis B, also called HBV and Hep B, can cause cirrhosis (hardening or scarring), liver cancer, and even death.
There are two types of…
Hepatitis B is an infection caused by the hepatitis B virus or HBV, leading to liver disease. It is spread through sexual intercourse but can be prevented by using condoms during sex or by getting the hepatitis B vaccine. This disease can be severe, and there is no known cure, but the good news is that it is very easy to prevent.
Symptoms
Most infected people never feel sick. However, some newly…