Hepatitis D is a liver disease caused by infection with hepatitis D virus. Hepatitis D virus (HDV) is an incomplete virus that requires the presence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) to infect human cells. Therefore, people with HDV infection always have a simultaneous HBV infection. People can ...
What is hepatitis B?Hepatitis B is inflammation of the liver caused by hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. The infection is called acute when a person first becomes infected. The infection becomes chronic when a person has symptoms for 6 months or longer. HBV infection can be prevented with ...
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a highly contagious viral infection that can cause liver damage. The virus is easily spread via hep B–positive blood, semen or other body fluid. Pregnant women who have hepatitis B can also transmit the virus to their babies, usually during birth. People who hav...
An infection, such as a sexually transmitted infection, HIV, or hepatitis B Hepatitis B may need to be prevented or treated. Hepatitis B is inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). HBV can spread from a mother to her baby during delivery. You will be checked for...
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) reactivation, in the background of cleared and overt chronic HBV infection, can be seen in patients receiving immunosuppressive agents. Risk of reactivation is variably associated with HBV serologic status and types of immunosuppressive therapy. Prevention of HBV reactivation by...
In the present study, we examined the course of HBV infection in 3,857 patients attendingCILMbetween January 2010 and November 2016, who were previously found to be positive for the surface antigen of HBV (HBsAg). The present study was conducted retrospectively within a cohort assembled with the...
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Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Reactivation: Before you receive your Rituxan treatment, your healthcare provider will do blood tests to check for HBV infection. If you have had hepatitis B or are a carrier of hepatitis B virus, receiving Rituxan could cause the virus to become an active infection ...
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Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection caused by a virus. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and vaccine for hepatitis A.View now Hepatitis B Medically reviewed by Zilpah Sheikh on March 22, 2024 Written by Lori M. King, PhD Hepatitis B is liver inflamm...