Risk factors Hepatitis B spreads through contact with blood, semen or other body fluids from an infected person. Your

Acute vs. chronic hepatitis B Hepatitis B infection may be either short-lived (acute) or long lasting (chronic).

Causes Hepatitis B infection is caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). The virus is passed from person to person thro

Overview Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). For some people, hepatitis B