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Hepatitis B is a liver infection that is caused by Hepatitis B virus. Hepatitis B disease can be either acute or chronic infection. Symptoms of the infection include

• fever
• fatigue
• nausea
• vomiting
• dark urine
• joint pain
• jaundice

30-50% of individuals 5 years or older will have symptoms from the initial infection.

Infants and children under the age of 5 are the most at risk for becoming chronically infected with Hepatitis B virus.

Hepatitis B Acute Arizona 5 year median: 43 cases

Hepatitis B Chronic Arizona 5 year median: 918 cases

Transmission 
Hepatitis B is transmitted through percutaneous or mucosal contact with infected blood or body fluids. This can occur through:

• sex with an infected partner
• injection drug use that involves sharing needles, syringes, or drug-preparation equipment
• birth to an infected mother
• needle sticks or sharp instrument exposure
• sharing items such as razors or toothbrushes with an infected person Isolation Precautions 
  Standard precautions are recommended in healthcare settings.
  Prevention for Patients 
  Vaccination is the best prevention method. >90% of healthy adults and infants, children, and adolescents develop adequate antibody response after a 3-dose series. <!-- Global site tag (gtag.js) - Google Analytics -->
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