Hepatitis B
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Hepatitis B
Christian Jessen (Doctor) gives expert video advice on: How do I cure hepatitis B? and more...
What is sexually acquired hepatitis B?
Hepatitis B is a virus which causes long-term damage to the liver. The hepatitis B virus can be acquired sexually, or through bodily fluids.
How is hepatitis B transmitted?
Hepatitis B can be transmitted either sexually, or from using dirty needles, or from mother to child during pregnancy or delivery of the baby.
What are the long term effects of hepatitis B?
Hepatitis B can cause long-term damage to the liver, and in less than 1% of cases of hepatitis B, death.
What should I do if I get hepatitis B?
If you get hepatitis B, you will receive further testing from your doctor and be referred to an appropriate clinical specialist in treating hepatitis B.