Review:
Hepatitis B
overall review score: 3.5
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Hepatitis B is a serious viral infection that affects the liver and can cause both acute and chronic disease.
Key Features
- Transmission through infected blood or body fluids
- Symptoms include jaundice, fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain
- Vaccine available for prevention
Pros
- Vaccine can prevent infection
- Most people recover fully from acute infection
- Treatment available for chronic infection
Cons
- Can cause severe liver damage if left untreated
- Chronic infection can lead to cirrhosis or liver cancer