Both of these viruses are even more common in other parts of the world. Access your health information anytime, anywhere. What is the difference between Hepatitis A, B and C? Back To Ask the Expert. MyBanner Patient Portal Access your health information anytime, anywhere. Sign In. Related Articles. Does acute hepatitis B cause symptoms? What are the symptoms of acute short-term hepatitis B? How soon after exposure to the hepatitis B virus will symptoms appear, and how long do they last?
Can a person spread hepatitis B without having symptoms? What are the symptoms of chronic hepatitis B? How serious is chronic long-term hepatitis B? How do I know if I have hepatitis B? What should I do after learning that I have hepatitis B? How is acute short-term hepatitis B treated? How is chronic hepatitis B treated? What can people with chronic hepatitis B do to take care of their liver? Pregnant Women and their Newborns.
Are pregnant women tested for hepatitis B? If a pregnant woman has hepatitis B, is there a way to prevent her baby from getting hepatitis B? Why is the hepatitis B vaccine recommended for all babies? Hepatitis B Overview What is hepatitis? An estimated million people are living with hepatitis B worldwide.
Hepatitis B Transmission How is hepatitis B spread? Unlike hepatitis A, hepatitis B is not usually spread through food or water. Although anyone can get hepatitis B, these people are at greater risk: Infants born to infected mothers People who inject drugs or share needles, syringes, and other types of drug equipment Sex partners of people with hepatitis B Men who have sex with men People who live with someone who has hepatitis B Health-care and public-safety workers exposed to blood on the job Hemodialysis patients Who should be tested for hepatitis B?
CDC recommends hepatitis B testing for: People born in certain countries where hepatitis B is common People born in the United States not vaccinated as infants whose parents were born in countries with high rates of hepatitis B Men who have sex with men People who inject drugs People with HIV Household and sexual contacts of people with hepatitis B People requiring immunosuppressive therapy People with end-stage renal disease including hemodialysis patients People with hepatitis C People with elevated ALT levels Pregnant women Infants born to HBV-infected mothers What should I do if I think I have been exposed to the hepatitis B virus?
Prevention through Vaccination Can hepatitis B be prevented? Hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for: All infants All children and adolescents younger than 19 years of age who have not been vaccinated People at risk for infection by sexual exposure People whose sex partners have hepatitis B Sexually active people who are not in a long-term, mutually monogamous relationship for example, people with more than one sex partner in the past 6 months People seeking evaluation or treatment for a sexually transmitted infection Men who have sex with men People at risk for infection by exposure to blood People who inject drugs People who live with someone who has hepatitis B People who live or work in facilities for people with developmental disabilities Health-care and public-safety workers at risk for exposure to blood or blood-contaminated body fluids on the job People who receive hemodialysis People with diabetes who are 19—59 years of age people with diabetes who are age 60 or older should ask their health care professional.
International travelers to countries where hepatitis B is common People with hepatitis C virus infection People with chronic liver disease People with HIV infection People who are in jail or prison All other people seeking protection from hepatitis B virus infection Is the hepatitis B vaccine recommended before international travel? No, getting extra doses of hepatitis B vaccine is not harmful. Symptoms Does acute short-term hepatitis B cause symptoms?
Symptoms of acute hepatitis B can include: Fever Fatigue Loss of appetite Nausea Vomiting Abdominal pain Dark urine Clay-colored bowel movements Joint pain Jaundice yellow color in the skin or the eyes How soon after exposure to the hepatitis B virus will symptoms appear, and how long do they last?
What are the symptoms of chronic long-term hepatitis B? Tests How do I know if I have hepatitis B? Depending on the test, they can determine whether you have chronic or acute hepatitis B; are immune to hepatitis B after vaccination; or were infected in the past, have cleared the virus from your body, and are protected from future infection. Treatment How is acute short-term hepatitis B treated? People recently diagnosed with hepatitis B should get vaccinated against hepatitis A and tested for hepatitis C; avoid drinking alcohol; follow a healthy diet and stay physically active, especially patients who are overweight i.
Pregnant Women and their Newborns Are pregnant women tested for hepatitis B? Hepatitis A. Hepatitis B. Hepatitis C. Hepatitis D. Hepatitis E. Viral Hepatitis Home. Links with this icon indicate that you are leaving the CDC website. Linking to a non-federal website does not constitute an endorsement by CDC or any of its employees of the sponsors or the information and products presented on the website.
You will be subject to the destination website's privacy policy when you follow the link. CDC is not responsible for Section compliance accessibility on other federal or private website. Cancel Continue. The most common types of viral hepatitis in the United States are:. These forms of hepatitis are each caused by a different virus and are spread in different ways. Some infections caused by these viruses may only last a short amount of time acute , while others may be long-lasting chronic.
Viral hepatitis is a condition that causes inflammation of your liver. When a hepatitis virus enters your body, it travels to the liver. It can then enter liver cells hepatocytes and begin to replicate, making more of itself.
The activity of the virus can cause damage to your liver cells. Immune cells begin to travel to your liver to fight the infection. This can also contribute to inflammation. This is because your liver has several important functions for your body, including:. Because of this, some people are unaware that they have viral hepatitis. HAV can be present in the stool poop and blood of someone with the virus. The incubation period for hepatitis A can be between 15 and 50 days the average is 28 days.
After this time, you may experience symptoms. Unlike hepatitis B and C, hepatitis A only causes an acute or short-term illness. Hepatitis A is treated using supportive methods. These can include things like rest, fluids, and healthy foods. Medications can also help to ease some symptoms like fever, aches, and pains. This is typically recommended for children as well as for people at an increased risk for contracting the virus.
For it to be effective, the vaccine needs to be given within 2 weeks of exposure. Most people with hepatitis A recover without any complications. Antibodies to the virus will protect you for life. You can contract HBV by coming into contact with the blood or bodily fluids of someone with hepatitis B.
This can happen by:. In addition to getting vaccinated, you should wash your hands every time you go to the bathroom and before handling or serving food or drinks. Also be sure to wash and rinse raw produce before eating or serving it. Cooking raw produce further reduces the risk of infection. The CDC estimates that , to 2. Hepatitis B can become a serious, lifelong condition.
In the U. In other parts of the world where hepatitis B is more common, such as Southeast Asia, mother-to-child transmission at birth is the most common way people get infected. Unlike hepatitis A infection, hepatitis B has the potential to become a chronic infection that requires lifelong management. Like hepatitis A, medical treatment for acute hepatitis B is focused on getting plenty of rest and fluids and eating a healthy diet, although sometimes antiviral drugs are recommended for severe cases to help prevent liver failure.
Patients with chronic hepatitis B may be given an oral antiviral drug to control the viral infection and minimize liver damage.
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