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Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV).
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For some people, hepatitis B infection becomes chronic, meaning it lasts more than six months.
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Having chronic hepatitis B increases your risk of developing liver failure, liver cancer or cirrhosis — a condition that causes permanent scarring of the liver.
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Most people infected with hepatitis B as adults recover fully, even if their signs and symptoms are severe.
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nfants and children are more likely to develop a chronic hepatitis B infection.
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A vaccine can prevent hepatitis B, but there's no cure if you have it. If you're infected, taking certain precautions can help prevent spreading HBV to others.
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Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. The hepatitis A virus is one of several types of hepatitis viruses that cause inflammation that affects your liver's ability to function.
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You're most likely to contract hepatitis A from contaminated food or water or from close contact with someone who's already infected.
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  The Person's stool is what gets you infected.
  
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Practicing good hygiene — including washing your hands often — is one of the best ways to protect against hepatitis A. Effective vaccines are available for people who are most at risk.
- shaneep110 on 05 Sep 14
  
  Rule Number one of Health Care - Wash Your Hands!
  
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