Description
Hepatitis B is a disease of the Liver.
It is caused by the Hepatitis B Virus.
It is a contagious liver infection.
It may be acute or chronic.
Hepatitis B spreads through body fluids such as
Blood
Saliva
Semen
Breast Milk
Vaginal Discharge
Causes of Hepatitis B
Sexual Contact
Open Wound or Cuts
Infected mother to child
Contaminated Body Fluids
Sharing needles during illicit Drug Abuse
If a person is having dialysis for kidney disease
You may not get infected by Hepatitis B virus by
Kissing
Hugging
Shaking Hands
If someone sneeze on you
If not treated properly, Hepatitis B may cause
Death
Liver Failure
Liver Cancer
Your best bet is, Hepatitis B Vaccine.
A visit to the Doctor is a must.