Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is one type of hepatitis – a liver disease- caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Hepatitis B spreads by contact with an infected person's blood, semen or other body fluid. An infected woman can give hepatitis B to her baby at birth.
What is Hepatitis B?

Hepatitis B is a viral infection of the liver that is spread when contact is made with blood or blood products from an infected individual.

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Immune system discovery could revolutionize treatment for chronic disease and cancer

Immune system discovery could revolutionize treatment for chronic disease and cancer

Updated guidelines for preventing and managing hepatitis B virus reactivation

Updated guidelines for preventing and managing hepatitis B virus reactivation

AGA releases updated guidelines on hepatitis B reactivation in patients on immunosuppressive drugs

AGA releases updated guidelines on hepatitis B reactivation in patients on immunosuppressive drugs

Study evaluates effectiveness and safety of TMF for chronic hepatitis B

Study evaluates effectiveness and safety of TMF for chronic hepatitis B

Alcohol consumption increases risks of cirrhosis and HCC in patients with HBV infection

Alcohol consumption increases risks of cirrhosis and HCC in patients with HBV infection

New research sheds light on changing liver cancer trends

New research sheds light on changing liver cancer trends

Widening childhood vaccination inequality in England raises concerns

Widening childhood vaccination inequality in England raises concerns

New hepatitis B vaccine offers superior protection for people with HIV

New hepatitis B vaccine offers superior protection for people with HIV

Exosomes: A double-edged sword in hepatocellular carcinoma

Exosomes: A double-edged sword in hepatocellular carcinoma

New research sheds light on how monkeys avoid hepatitis B infection

New research sheds light on how monkeys avoid hepatitis B infection

Great ape museum specimens reveal secrets of DNA virus evolution

Great ape museum specimens reveal secrets of DNA virus evolution

DNA-based nanorobotic hand could block viruses and enable rapid diagnostics

DNA-based nanorobotic hand could block viruses and enable rapid diagnostics

Innovative tool enhances the accuracy of predicting survival outcomes for liver failure patients

Innovative tool enhances the accuracy of predicting survival outcomes for liver failure patients

Duke-NUS team develops test to monitor engineered T cells in cancer treatment

Duke-NUS team develops test to monitor engineered T cells in cancer treatment

Imbalances in NET homeostasis linked to portal vein thrombosis in CHB-related decompensated cirrhosis

Imbalances in NET homeostasis linked to portal vein thrombosis in CHB-related decompensated cirrhosis

Research shows low vaccination rates for hepatitis A and B in men who have sex with men

Research shows low vaccination rates for hepatitis A and B in men who have sex with men

Hexavalent vaccine can reduce spread of whooping cough

Hexavalent vaccine can reduce spread of whooping cough

Advancing vaccine development through green biotechnology

Advancing vaccine development through green biotechnology

Ratiometric fluorescent probes for measuring active albumin in liver disease patients

Ratiometric fluorescent probes for measuring active albumin in liver disease patients

Tenofovir amibufenamide does not alter lipid levels in patients with chronic hepatitis B

Tenofovir amibufenamide does not alter lipid levels in patients with chronic hepatitis B

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