Symptoms
Even though you have it there might be no symptoms observed. But the common ones are
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Yellow skin and dark urine
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Fatigue (Temporary loss of strength and energy)
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Loss of appetite
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Nausea
Acute hepatitis
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Fever
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Flu like illness
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Joint pains
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Jaundice
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Pain in upper right abdomen
Chronic hepatitis
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Liver cirrhosis (interfering with normal functioning of liver)
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Weakness
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Weight loss
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Breast enlargement in men
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Spider-like blood vessels on the skin
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Rash on palms
Causes
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Hepatitis B infection is caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV).
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It spreads by contact with the blood or body fluids (such as semen, vaginal fluids, and saliva) of a person who has the virus.
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Have unprotected sex with an infected partner
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Receive blood transfusion
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Hepatitis-B infected mother
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Tattoos and acupuncture with unclean needles
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Share personal items (tooth brushes, nail clippers, razor etc.) with a person who has virus
- You cannot get hepatitis B from casual contact such as hugging, kissing, sneezing, coughing, or sharing food or drinks.