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
- Viewer Comments: Hepatitis B - Describe Your Experience
When to Seek Medical Care
Call your health care provider if you have any of the following:
- Nausea and vomiting that does not go away in 1-2 days
- Yellow skin or eyes
- Dark-colored urine (like tea or cola)
- Pain in the abdomen
- You think that you might have been exposed to someone with hepatitis or that you might be at risk for any reason.
- You have other medical problems and think that you might have hepatitis.
If you are unable to reach your health care provider or have any of the following, go immediately to a hospital emergency department.
- Vomiting and cannot keep down any fluids
- Severe pain or high fever
- Confusion, delirium, or difficulty awakening
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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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