Catching HBV early can make a world of difference. Medical professionals typically use blood tests that check for signs of ...

While acute hepatitis B infection is often resolved by the immune system, CHB occurs when the body's defences are unable to ...

And if you’re pregnant, you can pass it on to your newborn. Viral hepatitis is an inflammation of your liver that's caused by a virus. The most common ones in the U.S. are hep A, B, and C.

People fully vaccinated against hepatitis B who are not immunocompromised can expect sustained immunity throughout their ...

Progression to chronic hepatitis occurred in approximately 25% of acute non-(A-E) hepatitis patients overall and in >60% of those with a clinically severe acute phase. It should be noted that ...