{"id":18142,"date":"2024-12-07T16:00:23","date_gmt":"2024-12-07T09:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/hepatitis-b-2"},"modified":"2025-10-31T16:11:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T09:11:31","slug":"hepatitis-b-en","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intouchmedicare.com\/en\/hepatitis-b-en","title":{"rendered":"What causes hepatitis B? Can it be cured? Stages of the disease."},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 1.8;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Hepatitis B<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">A dangerous disease that many overlook and are complacent about preventing. This condition is often asymptomatic, making it hard to detect early. Once infected, it is difficult to cure, and in some cases, it can progress to chronic conditions like cirrhosis or liver cancer.<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 1.8;\">Learn more about hepatitis B\u2014what the virus is, how it is transmitted, who is at risk, how it is diagnosed and treated, and the steps you can take to prevent infection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"font-family: Prompt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #43900d;\">Interesting Facts about Hepatitis B Virus<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #43900d;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><a style=\"color: #43900d;\" href=\"#a.001\">What is Hepatitis B?<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #43900d;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><a style=\"color: #43900d;\" href=\"#a.002\">What causes Hepatitis B?<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #43900d;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><a style=\"color: #43900d;\" href=\"#a.003\">How is it transmitted?<\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #43900d;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hot.webp?v=202405291424\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" \/><\/span><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #43900d;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #43900d;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><a style=\"color: #43900d;\" href=\"#a.004\">Stages of the disease<\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #43900d;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hot.webp?v=202405291424\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" \/><\/span><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #43900d;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #43900d;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><a style=\"color: #43900d;\" href=\"#a.005\">At-risk groups<\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #43900d;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/important.png?v=202405291424\" width=\"60\" height=\"18\" \/><\/span><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #43900d;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #43900d;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><a style=\"color: #43900d;\" href=\"#a.006\">Can Hepatitis B be cured?<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #43900d;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><a style=\"color: #43900d;\" href=\"#a.007\">How to know if you have Hepatitis B<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #43900d;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><a style=\"color: #43900d;\" href=\"#a.008\">Treatment methods<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #43900d;\"><a style=\"color: #43900d;\" href=\"#a.009\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Prevention methods<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/great_95.webp?v=202405291424\" width=\"50\" height=\"18\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;max-width:2000px;height:1px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1614250433\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1675320810\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\u0e42\u0e23\u0e04\u0e44\u0e27\u0e23\u0e31\u0e2a\u0e15\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e2d\u0e31\u0e01\u0e40\u0e2a\u0e1a\u0e1a\u0e35 \u0e04\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e2d\u0e30\u0e44\u0e23?\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/what_is_hepatitis_b.webp\" alt=\"\u0e42\u0e23\u0e04\u0e44\u0e27\u0e23\u0e31\u0e2a\u0e15\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e2d\u0e31\u0e01\u0e40\u0e2a\u0e1a\u0e1a\u0e35 \u0e04\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e2d\u0e30\u0e44\u0e23?\" width=\"570\" height=\"410\" \/><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1500509608\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h2 id=\"a.001\"><span style=\"color: #43900d; line-height: 1.8;\"><strong>What is Hepatitis B?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Hepatitis B<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333333;\">is a serious disease that affects the liver, caused by the hepatitis B virus. It primarily transmits through blood and bodily fluids (blood-borne). When infected, individuals may experience mild illness for a few weeks, or it can lead to life-threatening chronic illness that persists for a lifetime.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<hr class=\"solid\" \/>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #43900d; line-height: 1.8;\"><a id=\"a.002\" contenteditable=\"false\"><\/a><strong>What causes Hepatitis B?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The cause of this disease is the introduction of the hepatitis B virus into the body through<\/span>\u00a0<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">blood, lymphatic fluid, and secretions.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u0e41\u0e16\u0e1a_2-1.webp?v=202405291424\" width=\"100\" height=\"11\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"a.003\"><span style=\"color: #43900d; line-height: 1.8;\"><strong>How is it transmitted?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\">The hepatitis B virus is transmitted through the blood and bodily fluids of infected individuals. This can occur in several ways, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\">Transmission from an\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">infected mother to her child during pregnancy.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Receiving blood<\/span>\u00a0from an infected donor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Sexual contact without protection<\/span>, increasing the risk of transmission.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Sharing personal items<\/span>\u00a0that may be contaminated with the virus.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Contact with the blood or bodily fluids<\/span> of an infected person.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;max-width:2000px;height:1px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lin.ee\/QMQJPg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Get hepatitis B vaccine click\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Get_hepatitis_B_vaccine_click-2.webp?v=202405291424\" alt=\"Get hepatitis B vaccine click\" width=\"1150\" height=\"343\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 marginBottomSpace brakeword1 area-tinymce\">\n<h2><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #43900d;\"><strong><a id=\"a.004\" contenteditable=\"false\"><\/a>Stages of the disease<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The symptoms of hepatitis B virus infection in children are often asymptomatic (subclinical infection), which may lead to a chronic stage. In adults, the infection typically begins with acute symptoms.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-family: Prompt;\"><strong>Acute Phase (Acute Hepatitis B)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">This phase leads to short-term illness that occurs within the first six months after infection. It can be divided into three stages:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1986256812\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1856172075\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #43900d;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Prodromal Phase\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Acute_Hepatitis_B_Prodromal_Phase.webp?v=202405291424\" alt=\"Prodromal Phase\" width=\"360\" height=\"266\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #43900d;\">Prodromal Phase<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 1.8;\">This is the incubation period of the disease, during which patients may experience the following symptoms for 2-14 days:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 1.8;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 1.8;\">Some individuals may have mild fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 1.8;\">Feelings of fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 1.8;\">Nausea and vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 1.8;\">Joint pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 1.8;\">Frequent pain in the right upper quadrant (the area of the liver)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 1.8;\">Rash resembling hives<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1665968299\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><span style=\"color: #43900d; line-height: 1.8;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Icteric Phase\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Acute_Hepatitis_B_Icteric_Phase.webp?v=202405291424\" alt=\"Icteric Phase\" width=\"360\" height=\"266\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #43900d; line-height: 1.8;\"><strong>Icteric Phase<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\">This phase follows the prodromal phase, during which the body exhibits signs of liver inflammation. Patients may experience symptoms such as yellowing of the skin and eyes, known as jaundice, due to elevated levels of bilirubin in the blood. Symptoms include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\">Dark urine<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\">Pale stools<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\">Loss of appetite and weight loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\">Other symptoms may also be present<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"caret-color: black; color: #ff0000;\">If you notice these symptoms, it is advisable to consult a doctor to prevent complications.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-578282749\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><span style=\"color: #43900d; line-height: 1.8;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Convalescence Phase\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Acute_Hepatitis_B_Convalescence_Phase_.webp?v=202405291424\" alt=\"Convalescence Phase\" width=\"360\" height=\"266\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #43900d; line-height: 1.8;\"><strong>Convalescence Phase<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 1.8;\">This phase lasts for several weeks following the icteric phase, during which the symptoms of the hepatitis B virus begin to decrease. It marks the period when the body starts to function normally again, with the following signs:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 1.8;\">The color of stool and urine returns to normal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 1.8;\">Jaundice symptoms begin to resolve.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 1.8;\">Other symptoms from the icteric phase gradually subside.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lin.ee\/QMQJPg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-family: Prompt;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Find a doctor near you at Intouchmedicare\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Find_a_doctor_near_you_at_Intouchmedicare.webp?v=202405291424\" alt=\"Find a doctor near you at Intouchmedicare\" width=\"1150\" height=\"343\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-family: Prompt;\"><strong>Chronic Hepatitis B<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\">This phase involves long-term illness caused by the Hepatitis B virus remaining in the body. Those who contract the virus and enter the chronic phase often remain asymptomatic for an extended period. Symptoms may arise in cases of complications. The chronic phase can be further divided into four stages:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\"><span style=\"color: #43900d;\"><strong>Stage 1: Immune Tolerant Phase<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\">Most patients typically acquire<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">\u00a0the infection from mother to child and remain infected for a long time.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/common_icon_81.webp?v=202405291424\" width=\"60\" height=\"16\" \/><\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\">The body shows no abnormal symptoms.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\">The virus is detected at high levels in the blood and liver.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\">There are no signs of liver fibrosis or hepatitis because the immune system has not yet been activated to attack the virus.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\"><span style=\"color: #43900d;\"><strong>Stage 2: Immune Clearance Phase (Immune Active Phase)<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\">The patient&#8217;s body begins to stimulate the immune system to eliminate the virus, resulting in hepatitis.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\">The virus remains at high levels in the blood.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\">Symptoms may or may not be present; abnormalities must be detected through blood tests.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Patients in this stage with prolonged hepatitis may develop liver fibrosis<\/span>\u00a0and progress to cirrhosis.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #43900d;\">Stage 3: Inactive Phase (Non\/Low Replicative Phase)<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #ff6600;\">Patients entering this stage exhibit very little liver fibrosis or hepatitis.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\">The body shows no abnormal symptoms.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\">Patients who have been in stage 2 for a long time may still develop fibrosis or cirrhosis, even if liver enzyme (ALT) levels are normal.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #43900d;\">Stage 4: Reactive Phase<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\">This stage is found in\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">only 15-30% of patients.<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\">Symptoms may or may not be present; abnormalities must be detected through blood tests.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\">Patients in this stage are\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">at risk of developing cirrhosis and liver cancer.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/important.png?v=202405291424\" width=\"60\" height=\"18\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1536335616\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1444969924\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e40\u0e0a\u0e37\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e44\u0e27\u0e23\u0e31\u0e2a\u0e15\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e2d\u0e31\u0e01\u0e40\u0e2a\u0e1a\u0e1a\u0e35\u0e08\u0e32\u0e01\u0e41\u0e21\u0e48\u0e2a\u0e39\u0e48\u0e25\u0e39\u0e01\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Transmission_of_hepatitis_B_virus_from_mother_to_child.webp\" alt=\"\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e40\u0e0a\u0e37\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e44\u0e27\u0e23\u0e31\u0e2a\u0e15\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e2d\u0e31\u0e01\u0e40\u0e2a\u0e1a\u0e1a\u0e35\u0e08\u0e32\u0e01\u0e41\u0e21\u0e48\u0e2a\u0e39\u0e48\u0e25\u0e39\u0e01\" width=\"570\" height=\"415\" \/><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-215352110\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">In stages 2 and 4, symptoms may or may not be present.<\/span>\u00a0Possible symptoms include nausea, loss of appetite, and fatigue. Patients with severe inflammation may also experience jaundice, similar to acute hepatitis. If these symptoms arise, it can be challenging to distinguish them; thus, the physician must take a detailed patient history, including the potential duration of exposure to the virus, family medical history, and a thorough physical examination.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\">Most chronic patients usually contract the virus from mother to child. If jaundice and elevated liver enzyme levels (ALT) resemble those of acute hepatitis B in adults, it is often due to a flare of the chronic hepatitis B virus rather than acute hepatitis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lin.ee\/QMQJPg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Get hepatitis B vaccine at Intouchmedicare\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Get_hepatitis_B_vaccine_at_Intouch_Medicare.webp?v=202405291424\" alt=\"Get hepatitis B vaccine at Intouchmedicare\" width=\"560\" height=\"96\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #e6f7cd; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #e6f7cd;\" border=\"1\" width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The dangers of this phase include<br \/>\nprolonged infection, leading to the<br \/>\naccumulation of fibrosis in the liver.<br \/>\n<strong>The presence of fibrosis increases<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>the risk of liver damage (cirrhosis),<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>liver cancer, or death.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/important.png?v=202405291424\" width=\"60\" height=\"18\" \/><\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u0e41\u0e16\u0e1a_4.webp?v=202405291424\" width=\"75\" height=\"9\" \/><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If an infant contracts the virus during childbirth, there is a high risk of the infant becoming a carrier<\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">, which gradually decreases with age. Additionally, individuals receiving cytotoxic drugs or those with AIDS are at a significantly higher risk of developing chronic hepatitis B.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\">Patients can experience a chronic and prolonged condition, indicated by a positive HBsAg result but with no detectable virus in the blood. In cases of chronic and severe illness, the hepatitis B virus replicates, and the virus can be detected in the blood.<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u00a0If a significant number of liver cells are destroyed, it can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #808080; font-size: 14px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #43900d;\">Reference:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0National Institute of Health of Thailand, Department of Medical Sciences, Ministry of Public Health, Knowledge about Hepatitis.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-459823429\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-685054675\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"At-risk groups for Hepatitis B virus.\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/At_risk_groups_for_Hepatitis_B_virus.webp?v=202405291424\" alt=\"At-risk groups for Hepatitis B virus.\" width=\"560\" height=\"422\" \/><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1572174095\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h2 id=\"a.005\"><span style=\"color: #43900d; line-height: 1.8;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #43900d;\">At-risk groups<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 1.8;\">Engaging in unprotected sexual intercourse<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 1.8;\">Having multiple sexual partners or frequently changing partners<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 1.8;\">Individuals using illicit drugs or sharing needles with others<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 1.8;\">Individuals who have never been vaccinated\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/important.png?v=202405291424\" width=\"60\" height=\"18\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 1.8;\">Healthcare workers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 1.8;\">Infants from carrier mothers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 1.8;\">Those living with infected individuals or sharing personal items<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 1.8;\">Travelers in high-risk areas<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lin.ee\/QMQJPg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #43900d; line-height: 1.8;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Get hepatitis B vaccine click\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Get_hepatitis_B_vaccine_click-2.webp?v=202405291424\" alt=\"Get hepatitis B vaccine click\" width=\"1150\" height=\"343\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #43900d; line-height: 1.8;\"><strong><a id=\"a.006\" contenteditable=\"false\"><\/a>Can Hepatitis B Virus be Cured?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 1.8;\">Treatment effectiveness depends on the specific case, which can be categorized into three scenarios:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Case 1: The patient is healthy<\/span>\u00a0and their body can fight off the virus, resulting in the complete elimination of the virus from the body. This leads to the development of immunity.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/common-4.webp?v=202405291424\" width=\"60\" height=\"18\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Case 2: The patient does not fully recover and experiences relapses<\/span>, which increases the risk of developing chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and liver cancer.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rarely_112.webp?v=202405291424\" width=\"50\" height=\"19\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Case 3: The patient&#8217;s symptoms may resolve, but the virus remains, making them a &#8220;carrier&#8221; of the disease.<\/span>\u00a0This means they will have the virus for life and can transmit it from mother to child. Therefore, infants born to carrier mothers should receive the hepatitis B vaccine starting at one month of age.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"solid\" \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Read more:<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.intouchmedicare.com\/en\/hepatitis-b-vaccine-en\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">3 Doses of Hepatitis B Vaccine Give You the Best Protection from Liver Cancer<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lin.ee\/QMQJPg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #43900d; line-height: 1.8;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Find a doctor near you at Intouchmedicare\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Find_a_doctor_near_you_at_Intouchmedicare.webp?v=202405291424\" alt=\"Find a doctor near you at Intouchmedicare\" width=\"1150\" height=\"343\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #43900d; line-height: 1.8;\"><strong><a id=\"a.007\" contenteditable=\"false\"><\/a>How to Know if You Have Hepatitis B Virus<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 1.8;\">If you want to find out whether you have Hepatitis B virus, you can start\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">by checking for initial symptoms<\/span>, such as nausea, vomiting, jaundice (yellowing of the skin), dark urine, or pale stools. It&#8217;s essential to undergo\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">a blood test<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/important.png?v=202405291424\" width=\"60\" height=\"18\" \/><\/span>\u00a0to determine if the Hepatitis B virus is present in your system. There are various testing methods available, and the specific approach will depend on your medical history, symptoms, and the purpose of the tests. These evaluations will help doctors accurately diagnose and assess the status of the infection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">The primary testing methods include six key tests: HBsAg , Anti-HBs , HBcAb , HBeAg , Anti-HBe , and HBV DNA .<\/span>\u00a0In addition to these tests, doctors may consider additional blood tests to create a treatment plan, monitor infected individuals, and assess liver damage and complications. This may include liver enzyme tests (ALT and AST), bilirubin levels, and ultrasound examinations.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr class=\"solid\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 marginBottomSpace brakeword11 area-tinymce\">\n<h2><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #43900d;\"><a id=\"a.008\" contenteditable=\"false\"><\/a>Treatment Methods<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\">The treatment for patients depends on the stage of the illness.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-family: Prompt; line-height: 1.8;\">Treatment in the Acute Phase<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\">Patients will receive supportive care to gradually improve their symptoms while also modifying their behavior. This is because this group has bodies that can fight the virus on their own. During treatment, patients should adhere to the following recommendations:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1005285058\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-416433735\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Treatment in the Acute Phase\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Treatment_in_the_Acute_Phase.webp?v=202405291424\" alt=\"Treatment in the Acute Phase\" width=\"560\" height=\"449\" \/><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1437700294\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\"><span style=\"color: #43900d;\">Eat a Balanced Diet:<\/span>\u00a0Consume a variety of foods from all five food groups, avoiding high-fat foods and alcoholic beverages, as they can strain the liver.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\"><span style=\"color: #43900d;\">Get Adequate Rest:<\/span>\u00a0Ensure sufficient rest for the body to recover and effectively combat the infection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\"><span style=\"color: #43900d;\">Stay Hydrated:<\/span>\u00a0Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration, as hydration also aids in flushing toxins from the body.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Avoid Liver-affecting Medications<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/important.png?v=202405291424\" width=\"60\" height=\"18\" \/>:<\/span>\u00a0Refrain from taking medications that can impact the liver. If experiencing a fever, avoid drugs that may increase liver strain, such as certain pain relievers like\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">paracetamol<\/span>. Instead, consider sponge bathing with warm or room-temperature water to reduce fever, and consult a doctor before taking any medication.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #0000ff; font-family: Prompt;\">Treatment in the Chronic Infection Phase<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\">In the case of chronic infection, doctors will provide treatment along with medications to control the virus within the body and to prevent potential complications that may arise for the patient.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-653748843\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-929421056\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Use of Antiviral Medications\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Use_of_Antiviral_Medications.webp?v=202405291424\" alt=\"Use of Antiviral Medications\" width=\"560\" height=\"404\" \/><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1234473540\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><span style=\"color: #43900d;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">1. Use of Antiviral Medications<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\">Taken orally to help reduce the viral load in the body and decrease liver inflammation include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Tenofovir:<\/span>\u00a0An effective medication for reducing viral load in the body and preventing complications.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Entecavir:<\/span>\u00a0A safe and effective antiviral drug that reduces viral levels in the body.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Interferon:<\/span>\u00a0An injectable medication that stimulates the immune system to fight the virus, but it has higher side effects compared to other options.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #e6f7cd; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #e6f7cd;\" border=\"1\" width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #43900d;\"><em><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">The administration of antiviral medication<\/span><\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #43900d;\"><em><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">is to help reduce the risk of developing<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #43900d;\"><em><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">liver cirrhosis and liver cancer in the future.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #43900d;\"><em><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Treatment considerations depend on the<\/span><\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #43900d;\"><em><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">stage of the disease, the severity of cirrhosis,<\/span><\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #43900d;\"><em><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">and liver inflammation as indicated by<br \/>\nblood tests.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/important.png?v=202405291424\" width=\"65\" height=\"20\" \/><\/span><\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u0e41\u0e16\u0e1a_2-1.webp?v=202405291424\" width=\"75\" height=\"8\" \/><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #43900d;\"><strong>2.Regular Check-ups with a Doctor<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Patients should undergo regular blood tests to assess viral levels and liver function as advised by their doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #43900d;\">3.Maintain Good Health<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Especially focusing on liver health, patients should avoid consuming alcoholic beverages and using chemicals that are harmful to the liver.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Additional Treatment:<\/strong>\u00a0In cases where patients have complications from the disease, such as cirrhosis or liver cancer, specialized care and treatment may be necessary, including surgery or chemotherapy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;max-width:2000px;height:1px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1605662529\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-63446402\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Prevention of Hepatitis B Virus\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Prevention_of_Hepatitis_B_Virus.webp?v=202405291424\" alt=\"Prevention of Hepatitis B Virus\" width=\"560\" height=\"436\" \/><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-2145114551\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h2 id=\"a.009\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #43900d;\">Prevention methods<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 1.8;\">To prevent infection, it is recommended\u00a0<span style=\"color: #43900d;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">to get<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.intouchmedicare.com\/en\/hepatitis-b-vaccine-en\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">vaccinated against Hepatitis B<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/important.png?v=202405291424\" width=\"60\" height=\"18\" \/>virus from infancy to effectively build immunity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Do not share personal items with others<\/span>, including personal hygiene products, food, or syringes, as they may be contaminated.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">If one partner is infected<\/span>, the other should also receive the vaccine for protection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Avoid contact with the bodily fluids<\/span>\u00a0or blood of an infected individual to prevent transmission.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff; line-height: 1.8;\">Regular health screenings should be conducted.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/great_95.webp?v=202405291424\" width=\"50\" height=\"18\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t<div id=\"text-3487486073\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p><span style=\"color: #43900d; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8;\"><strong>References<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #808080; line-height: 1.8;\">Department of Medical Sciences, Ministry of Public Health, Public Health Science Research Institute<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #808080; line-height: 1.8;\">Knowledge about Hepatitis Dr. Songlaa Jitsang, Hepatitis Virus Infection<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3487486073 {\n  font-size: 0.875rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div class=\"text-center\"><div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;max-width:2000px;height:1px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; 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