HBV (Hepatitis B Virus) is transmitted through contact with the blood, semen, or other bodily fluids of an infected person. The main routes of transmission include:

From mother to baby during childbirth: This is the most common route of transmission.
Unprotected sexual contact: Engaging in unprotected sex with an infected partner.
Sharing injection equipment: Using unsterilized needles and syringes.
Contact with infected blood or bodily fluids: This can occur through open wounds or mucosal contact.

It is important to note that HBV is not transmitted through water, food, coughing, or sneezing.

Acute hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection often does not cause noticeable symptoms; however, some individuals might experience the following:

Fatigue and weakness Kronik enfeksiyonlar genellikle belirti vermez, ancak yıllar içinde karaciğer hasarına yol açabilir.

Hepatitis B is a serious infectious disease caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV), which leads to inflammation of the liver. The infection can be either acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term). Chronic infections may result in severe complications, including cirrhosis and liver cancer.

The HBV vaccine is recommended especially for high-risk groups:

Newborn babies: They should be vaccinated immediately after birth.
Healthcare workers: Those at high risk of exposure to infected blood and bodily fluids.
Those in close contact with infected individuals: Family members or roommates.
Individuals with multiple sexual partners or those at high risk of sexually transmitted diseases.
Injection drug users.
Dialysis patients.