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Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a form of viral hepatitis that afflicts an estimated 5 % of the world's population (who are carriers). Learn about its causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention, especially in children who are highly susceptible.
Hepatitis B Fact Sheet
Hepatitis B Fact Sheet complete with hepatitis b signs and symptoms
Hepatitis B and Hepatitis B Vaccination Fact Sheet
Hepatitis B and Hepatitis B vaccine fact sheet.
Health on the Net: Hepatitis B
The symptoms of hepatitis B, its treatment, liver biopsies, lab tests and other questions are discussed in this minilibrary of information about the virus.
What I Need to Know About Hepatitis B
The National Digestive Diseases Information clearinghouse discusses the causes, prevention, and treatment for the hepatitis B virus.
Hepatitis B
The American Medical Association discusses hepatitis B, including its definition, causes, and treatment. The article also has extensive information on the hepatitis B vaccine.
Ask the Doc: Breastfeeding and Hepatitis B
Can a woman with hepatitis B nurse her child? Dr. Linda J. Heffner, Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology at Harvard Medical School answers this question.
Hepatitis B Foundation
A volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating hep B through research, education, and outreach services.
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