Hepatitis B is a severe viral infection that affects the liver. It is caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and can vary from acute to chronic illness. Long-standing, persistent infection can increase your risk of developing liver failure, liver cancer or cirrhosis.
What is concerning about liver disease is that it can spread from person to person through blood, semen or other body fluids. Sexual contact is one of the primary ways hepatitis B spreads. If you have unprotected sex with someone who is infected, you are likely to contract the infection and develop symptoms. 6 of these symptoms are listed below. Read on to find out about them.
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