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The hepatitis B virus is transmitted in 1 of 3 ways:
1. At birth, it can be passed from an infected mother to her baby
2. Direct contact with infected blood (needle sticks, blood transfusions, wound to wound contact, etc)
3. Unprotected sex
You cannot get it through food or by casual contact.
What else can I help you with?
What pathogens cause hepatitis b?
The causative agent for Hepatitis B is Hepatitis B virus.
Can you give hepatitis b vaccine to someone with hepatitis B?
Yes, the hepatitis B vaccine can be given to someone with hepatitis B. It is still recommended in order to prevent reinfection with other strains of the virus and to protect against potential complications of chronic hepatitis B.
Is hepatitis A a virus or bacteria?
Hepatitis is inflammation in the liver caused by the virus hepatitis B.
What causes hepatitis B?
Usually caused by hepatitis B virus.
How is Hepatitis B prevented?
There's a Hepatitis B vaccine that can prevent it.
What diseases were people suffering from without the Hepatitis B vaccine?
Since Hepatitis B vaccine only protects against Hepatitis B, the only thing the vaccine controls is Hepatitis B infections.
What are three pathogens spread by blood and body fluids?
Hepatitis B, hepatitis C and AIDS
What Lab Investigation of hepatitis B?
It is a blood test.
What is the scientific name of hepatitus B?
The scientific name of hepatitis B is Hepatitis B virus (HBV).
Can hepatitis b become hepatitis c?
no
What damage can Hepatitis B do to the body?
Hepatitis B can lead to cancer and it will kill you.
Can the hepatitis b vaccination cause hepatitis b?
No. It's not a live vaccine.
