What is Hepatitis B?

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What is Hepatitis B?

Hepatitis B is a serious infection caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV) that leads to liver inflammation.

This disease, which is a widespread public health problem worldwide, can cause acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term) infections. Chronic Hepatitis B infection can lead to serious complications such as cirrhosis, liver failure, and liver cancer over time.

References:
1. European Association for the Study of the Liver. (2017). EASL 2017 Clinical Practice Guidelines on the management of hepatitis B virus infection. Journal of Hepatology, 67(2), 370–398. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhep.2017.03.021