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| Hepatitis virus. PHIL |
Author: Dr Norah Terrault University of California San Francisco 2008-07-22
Hepatitis B can cause both acute and chronic infection. Worldwide, there are approximately 350-400 million persons infected with chronic hepatitis B. Chronic hepatitis B infection cannot be cured, but it can be controlled. Several treatment options are available for those with chronic infection and treatment can prevent or even reverse the complications of liver disease. A safe and effective vaccine is available to protect individuals from getting hepatitis B.
Hepatitis B can cause both acute and chronic infection. Worldwide, there are approximately 350-400 million persons infected with chronic hepatitis B. Chronic hepatitis B infection cannot be cured, but it can be controlled. Several treatment options are available for those with chronic infection and treatment can prevent or even reverse the complications of liver disease. A safe and effective vaccine is available to protect individuals from getting hepatitis B.