moderate risk
Hepatitis B virus
Hep B
When to seek urgent care: Seek care for jaundice or abdominal swelling
Key facts
Family
Hepadnaviridae
Type
DNA virus
Severity
Variable
Incubation
45-160 days
Vaccine
Yes
Est. cases tracked
7,779
Symptoms
JaundiceFatigueAbdominal painDark urine
Transmission
BloodSexualMother-to-child
Prevention
VaccinationSafe sexAvoid sharing needles
Treatment
Antivirals (long-term)
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