A serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus that’s easily preventable by a vaccine.

This disease is most commonly spread by exposure to infected bodily fluids.

Symptoms are variable and include yellowing of the eyes, abdominal pain and dark urine. Some people, particularly children, don’t experience any symptoms. In chronic cases, liver failure, cancer or scarring can occur.

The condition often clears up on its own. Chronic cases require medication and possibly a liver transplant.

What Are The Causes And Risk Factors Of Hepatitis B?

Hepatitis B infection is caused by a hepatitis B virus (HBV) which can be spread through close contact or through blood. It can also spread from mother to baby during pregnancy (fetal transmission). Some of the modes of transmission of the virus include:

-Letting broken skin come in contact with tears, saliva or blood of a person infected with the virus

-Sharing toothbrushes with a person infected with the virus

-Sharing food or drinks with a person infected with the virus

-Drinking contaminated water (fecal contamination of drinking water)

-Having sex with a person suffering from HBV infection

-Eating undercooked or contaminated food such as meat or meat products

-Getting a blood transfusion from a hepatitis B infected person

-Using infected needles while injecting drugs or tattoos

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