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About Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is the most common serious liver infection
in the world. It is caused by the
hepatitis B virus that attacks the liver. The virus is transmitted
through blood and infected bodily fluids. This can occur
through direct blood-to-blood contact, unprotected sex, use
of unsterile needles, and from an infected woman to her newborn
during the delivery process.
The good news is that there is a simple blood test to find
out if you have been infected. There is also a safe and effective
vaccine to protect you and your loved ones against hepatitis
B. Finally, there are promising new treatments available for
those who have developed chronic hepatitis B infections.
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