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Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B virus

Overview

Viral infection that attacks the liver and can cause both acute and chronic disease.

Symptoms

Fatigue, jaundice, dark urine, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting (many people have no symptoms)

Prevention

How to Protect Yourself

Vaccination
Condoms
Safe injection practices
Screening blood products

Potential Complications

Liver cirrhosis
Liver cancer
Liver failure
Chronic infection