Catching HBV early can make a world of difference. Medical professionals typically use blood tests that check for signs of the virus in the body, such as HBV antigens or antibodies. They also ...

According to WHO, 254 million people globally were estimated to have HBV in 2022, but only approximately 10% had been ...

Chronic HBV infection is the most common viral infection in the world with nearly 300 million carriers worldwide and 1.5 million new infections each year. Complications from chronic HBV infection ...

A Mumbai-based doctor has reported that a young woman contracted hepatitis B after a threading procedure at a salon, suggesting potential transmission via shared or improperly sterilised tools. This ...

Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is a long-term infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). While acute hepatitis B infection is often resolved by the immune system, CHB occurs when the ...

Background To determine clinical-pathologic variables in patients with a new diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and underlying hepatitis B vs. C infection. Methods Patients presenting to ...

Despite knowing how to prevent vertical transmission (from mother to the baby) of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis-B infections, ...

Furthermore, despite a slow decrease in the global incidence of viral hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV ... staging, co-infection and management strategies. For example, if a patient tests positive ...

The U.S. capacity to battle hepatitis B and C has been leveled a devastating blow with the recent closure of the CDC’s ...

The federal Health Department is proposing universal testing to ensure everyone knows their hepatitis B status, amid concerns ...