Hepatitis B: Chronic Liver Threat
Hepatitis B can silently progress to cirrhosis and liver cancer decades after infection.
Healthlife Editorial Team
Medical writers
Transmission is blood-borne and sexual. Vaccination is highly effective and part of infant schedules worldwide.
Chronic infection
Antiviral therapy (tenofovir, entecavir) suppresses viral replication and reduces cirrhosis risk.
All pregnant women should be screened; vertical transmission is preventable.
Also read
Infectious Diseases
Hepatitis B: A Manageable Chronic Infection
Around 250 million people live with chronic hepatitis B. Modern antivirals suppress the virus indefinitely.
Infectious Diseases
Hepatitis C: A Curable Disease Today
Hepatitis C used to mean lifelong chronic liver disease. Modern 8-12 week regimens cure nearly all infections.
Infectious Diseases
Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in Women
Half of women experience at least one UTI; 25% develop recurrences. Several non-antibiotic measures reduce recurrence.