Hepatitis is a general term for liver inflammation, caused by infectious or non-infectious factors. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is the main cause of morbidity and mortality. Hepatitis B is an infectious liver disease that comes from hepatitis B virus infection. Acute infection may last for several weeks. If the virus stays in the body, it can cause severe chronic infections, leading to liver damage, liver cancer and death. But Hep B infection can be prevented. The current guidelines recommend high-risk populations for chronic HBV infection screening so that diagnosed individuals can carry out your proper hepatitis care.
