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1. Hepatitis B - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hepatitis-b/symptoms-causes/syc-20366802
Description: WEBHepatitis B is a serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). For most people, hepatitis B is short term, also called acute, and lasts less than six months. But for others, the infection becomes chronic, meaning it lasts more than six months.
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2. Hepatitis B - FAQs, Statistics, Data, & Guidelines | CDC
Link: https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hbv/index.htm
Description: WEBLast Reviewed: March 9, 2023. Source: Division of Viral Hepatitis, National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention. Hepatitis B is a vaccine-preventable liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). HBV information …
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3. Hepatitis B - World Health Organization (WHO)
Link: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/hepatitis-b
Description: WEBApr 9, 2024 · Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus. The infection can be acute (short and severe) or chronic (long term). Hepatitis B can cause a chronic infection and puts people at high risk of death from cirrhosis and liver cancer.
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4. What is Hepatitis B - FAQ | CDC
Link: https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hbv/bfaq.htm
Description: WEBHepatitis B is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus. Some people with hepatitis B are sick for only a few weeks (known as “acute” infection), but for others, the disease progresses to a serious, lifelong illness known as chronic hepatitis B.
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5. Hepatitis B - Overview - Mayo Clinic
Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hepatitis-b/symptoms-causes/home/ovc-20366803
Description: WEBSep 24, 2022 · Overview. Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). For most people, hepatitis B is short term, also called acute, and lasts less than six months. But for others, the infection becomes …
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6. Hepatitis B - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hepatitis_B
Description: WEBHepatitis B is an infectious disease caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV) that affects the liver; [1] [6] it is a type of viral hepatitis. [7] . It can cause both acute and chronic infection. [1] Many people have no symptoms during an initial infection.
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7. Hepatitis B - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hepatitis-b/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20366821
Description: WEBSymptoms & causes. Diagnosis & treatment. Doctors & departments. Diagnosis. Your health care provider will examine you and look for signs of liver damage, such as yellowing skin or belly pain. Tests that can help diagnose hepatitis B …
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8. Hepatitis B: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
Link: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4246-hepatitis-b
Description: WEBWhat is hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a viral infection that affects your liver. It causes inflammation in your liver tissues, which is what “ hepatitis ” means. It begins as an acute infection that’s usually short-lived. But in some people, it turns into a chronic infection that never goes away.
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9. Hepatitis B: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - WebMD
Link: https://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/digestive-diseases-hepatitis-b
Description: WEBMar 22, 2024 · What Is Hepatitis B? Hepatitis B Symptoms. Hepatitis B Causes. Hepatitis B Risk Factors. 15 min read. What Is Hepatitis B? Hepatitis is the medical term for inflammation (swelling) in...
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10. Hepatitis B | HBV | MedlinePlus
Link: https://medlineplus.gov/hepatitisb.html
Description: WEBOct 25, 2023 · Hepatitis B is a type of viral hepatitis. It can cause an acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term) infection. People with an acute infection usually get better on their own without treatment. Some people with chronic hepatitis B will need treatment.