Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver
- It can be easily passed on through vaginal and anal sex
- There is no cure, however you can protect yourself by getting vaccinated
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver caused by the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV). It is one of several types of hepatitis viruses that cause inflammation and affect usual liver functions. Most people do not experience any symptoms when they are infected with HBV. But for some people, a Hepatitis B infection becomes chronic and lasts for more than six months. Having chronic Hepatitis B increases your risk of developing liver failure, liver cancer or cirrhosis — a condition that permanently scars of the liver.
Transmission
Hepatitis B can be transmitted from person to person through blood, semen, and other bodily fluids.
Hepatitis B can be passed from mother to child during birth, however the baby can be vaccinated to avoid getting infected.
Risk is LOW for:
Kissing, fingering, giving & receiving oral sex in men (giving & getting blow job), giving & receiving oral sex in women (eating pussy & getting pussy eaten)
Risk is HIGH for:
Vaginal sex, anal sex (top AND bottom), rimming (eating ass) and sharing sex toys
Hepatitis B can be passed from mother to child during birth, however the baby can be vaccinated to avoid getting infected.
Risk is LOW for:
Kissing, fingering, giving & receiving oral sex in men (giving & getting blow job), giving & receiving oral sex in women (eating pussy & getting pussy eaten)
Risk is HIGH for:
Vaginal sex, anal sex (top AND bottom), rimming (eating ass) and sharing sex toys
Symptoms
Most people do not experience symptoms. For those who do, symptoms usually occur 1-4 months after infection.
Most common symptoms include:
Most common symptoms include:
- Abdominal pain
- Fever
- Joint pain
- Dark urine
- Nausea and vomiting
- Loss of appetite
Acute vs. Chronic Hepatitis B
Acute Hepatitis B lasts less than six months. In this case, the virus usually clears itself out of the body, and you should be fully recovered within a few months. Most people who are infected have acute Hepatitis B, but it can progress to chronic Hepatitis B.
Chronic Hepatitis B lasts for six months or longer. The virus stays in your body longer because your immune system cannot fight the infection. Having chronic Hepatitis B increases your risk of developing liver failure, liver cancer or cirrhosis — a condition that permanently scars of the liver.
Chronic Hepatitis B lasts for six months or longer. The virus stays in your body longer because your immune system cannot fight the infection. Having chronic Hepatitis B increases your risk of developing liver failure, liver cancer or cirrhosis — a condition that permanently scars of the liver.
Get Vaccinated
The Hepatitis B vaccination is typically give in 3 doses, with the second injection being 1 month after the first, and the third injection being 6 months after the first. It is highly recommended that new-borns get vaccinated within a few days of birth, but adults can also get vaccinated.
If you have not had the Hepatitis B vaccine, talk to your GP.
If you have not had the Hepatitis B vaccine, talk to your GP.
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