Hepatitis Bis a contagious viral liver disease.
The virus is spread through contact with infected bodily fluids, especially blood, semen, and vaginal fluids.
Continue reading to learn B transmissionand symptoms, and who is at risk for the infection.
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The virus can also be passed from the birthing parent to the baby during vaginal childbirth.
This is especially true for infants and kids under age 5.
How to Get Tested
Oftentimes, people with hepatitis B dont have symptoms.
Anyone can receive the hepatitis B vaccination, which prevents 95%100% of infections.
Hepatitis B can also be passed to infants during childbirth.
No, you cant contract hepatitis B from a toilet seat.
You also cant catch it from touching doorknobs, hugging, or other types of casual contact.
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