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 ...

And if you’re pregnant, you can pass it on to your newborn. Viral hepatitis is an inflammation of your liver that's caused by a virus. The most common ones in the U.S. are hep A, B, and C.

The company is dedicated to educating patients, providers, and others on new findings in chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Chronic HBV infection is the most common viral infection in ...

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 following is a summary of “Chronic hepatitis B virus infection increases the risk of kidney disease while antiviral therapy for hepatitis B virus can decrease kidney disease risk,” published in ...

Hepatitis B is a liver inflammation caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It is the second-leading infectious cause of death globally after tuberculosis. Prevention of mother-to-child ...

Let's dive into the world of hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E – five viruses that can affect your liver, each with its own unique ...

An in-depth look at Hepatitis D, why it’s so severe, and how new therapies bring hope for better treatment and prevention.

The hepatitis B virus can cause a mild, temporary (acute) illness or a serious, lifelong (chronic) disease. An estimated 880,000 to 1.89 million people in the United States have chronic hepatitis ...