Hepatitis B (cont.)
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- Hepatitis B Overview
- Hepatitis B Causes
- Hepatitis B Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Hepatitis B Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Surgery
- Other Therapy
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Support Groups and Counseling
- For More Information
- Web Links
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
Support Groups and Counseling
American Liver Foundation
75 Maiden Lane, Suite 603
New York, NY 10038
(800) 465-4837
Hepatitis B Foundation
700 East Butler Avenue
Doylestown, PA 18901-2697
(215) 489-4900
Hepatitis Foundation International
30 Sunrise Terrace
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009-1423
(800) 891-0707
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Hepatitis Branch--National Information Hotline
(888) 443-7232
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In 1965, Blumberg et al reported the discovery of the hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), also known as Australia antigen, and its antibody, hepatitis B surface antibody (HBsAb).
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