{"id":1216,"date":"2018-09-07T10:54:38","date_gmt":"2018-09-07T10:54:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/drsafehands.com\/blog\/?p=1216"},"modified":"2019-11-02T06:26:27","modified_gmt":"2019-11-02T06:26:27","slug":"hepatitis-b","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drsafehands.com\/blog\/hepatitis-b\/","title":{"rendered":"Hepatitis B – Type of hepatitis"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hepatitis B is an infectious type of hepatitis caused by the hepatitis b virus also called HBV.<\/h2>\n

\"Hepatitis<\/p>\n

There can be two types of Hepatitis\u00a0B infection which can occur in any individual and they are<\/p>\n

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  1. Acute Hepatitis B<\/strong>: this type of infection can be termed as a recent infection. The window period for the symptoms to show is from 1 to 4 months. In many cases, the individual gets cured within a few weeks and become free from the virus.<\/li>\n
  2. Chronic Hepatitis B<\/strong>: this type of infection can be termed as an old infection. This may be present in the body for more 6 months. When the infection becomes chronic the person may not get clearance from the virus and is likely to carry the infection.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Very few people land into chronic hepatitis B. But even the acute infection can lead to serious liver complication.<\/p>\n

    The liver is a very important organ and long duration of hepatitis b infection can cause an irreversible damage to it.<\/p>\n

    The cirrhosis of the liver which impairs the liver function and the individual may have to go for a liver transplant.<\/p>\n

    Hence, hepatitis b is one of the dangerous diseases in the world.<\/p>\n

    The best to prevent hepatitis B is to get vaccinated.<\/p>\n

    How is Hepatitis B Transmitted?<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Hepatitis b is caused by the transmission of the HBV.<\/p>\n

    This virus is transmitted from an infected person by contact of body fluids and blood.<\/p>\n

    The risk factors are<\/p>\n

    Multiple sexual partners<\/p>\n

    Unprotected sexual exposure<\/a><\/p>\n

    Sharing needles<\/p>\n

    People who go for dialysis<\/p>\n

    The infant born to infected mother<\/p>\n

    Healthcare workers<\/p>\n

    What Are the\u00a0Symptoms of Hepatitis B?<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Many people who get infected with HBV<\/a> have no symptoms at all. Few of them may develop flu-like symptoms after 1 to 4 months of the exposure to the virus.<\/p>\n

    Most Common symptoms of hepatitis B are<\/p>\n