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When you first get exposed to Hepatitis B, it's called "accute". If the infection persists for more than 6 months, that's a "chronic" infection.
However, some people are able to clear the infection within those first 6 months and develop immunity. So if they get exposed to Hep B in the future, they won't catch it again.
A chronic infection can be dormant or active. When it is active it can be transmitted to others and it damages the liver.
The goal of treatment is to get the infection to a dormant, inactive state, not to "cure it".
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Is hepatitis b is infected by kissing?
no
Can hepatitis B be spread by sex and can a baby be infected?
Hepatitis B can be spread by sexual means.
What is the cure in hepatitis b surface antigen?
At present, there is no cure for Hepatitis B. There is a vaccine that will prevent it, however.
Is it true that usana vitamins can cure hepatitis b?
no
What is the best way to cure hepatitis b?
ANTIBIOTICS
AIDS Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C are caused by pathogens that are found in the blood of those infected?
no
What is the difference between chronic hepatitis b and carrier of hepatitis B?
Chronic hepatitis B is a liver disease caused by a virus. Being a carrier of hepatitis B means that you are infected with the virus and can transmit it to others, but you may not have the disease
Can you be infected with tears?
Yes. one can get infected with diseases such as hepatitis ( liver damage. A hepatitis curable. B,C,D,E are incurable.) if one comes in contact with the tears of a hepatitis infected person or even sweat.
What treatment do newborns born to hepatitis B infected mothers receive?
Infants born to hepatitis B-infected mothers have a greater-than-95% chance of being protected against the virus if they receive the first dose of vaccine and immune globulin within 12 hours of birth.
Is AIDS hepatitis B and hepatitis C caused by pathogens that are found in the blood of those infected?
Yes
Why are nurses prone to hepatitis B?
Hepatitis B is spread thru contamination with the blood of someone that is infected whether it be direct or a needle stick of someone that is infected not only blood but by body secretions
Can you play sports with hepatitis B?
People infected with hepatitis B can play sports. It is against the law for someone to stop a person with hepatitis B from playing a sport.
