Viral hepatitis (hepatitis viralis) is an infectious disease caused by various viruses that infect the liver. There are several types of hepatitis virus, but the most common are hepatitis A, B and C.
Hepatitis B is caused by the HBV virus and is one of the most common viral diseases in the world. The virus is transmitted through blood, semen, or other fluids that contain the HBV virus. Hepatitis B is often passed from mother to child during childbirth. You can also become infected through sharing needles or using contaminated instruments for tattooing, piercing, or medical procedures.
Symptoms of hepatitis B may include jaundice, which is yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes, fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, abdominal pain and fever. The virus can lead to acute or chronic hepatitis B, which can lead to cirrhosis of the liver or liver cancer.
To prevent hepatitis B, vaccination is recommended, which protects against the virus for life. You should also avoid contact with blood, semen, or other fluids that may contain the HBV virus. If you suspect you have been infected with the hepatitis B virus, contact your doctor for advice and treatment.
Overall, hepatitis B is a serious disease that can lead to serious consequences if not detected and treated promptly. Therefore, it is important to take precautions and follow the recommendations of doctors to protect against infection with the hepatitis B virus.