Hepatitis B (cont.)
Medical Author:
Mary Nettleman, MD, MS, MACP
Mary Nettleman, MD, MS, MACPMary D. Nettleman, MD, MS, MACP is the Chair of the Department of Medicine at Michigan State University. She is a graduate of Vanderbilt Medical School, and completed her residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Infectious Diseases at Indiana University. Medical Editor:
Bhupinder Anand, MD
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Hepatitis B TreatmentAcute hepatitis B usually resolves on its own and does not require medical treatment. If very severe, symptoms such as vomiting or diarrhea are present, the affected person may require treatment to restore fluids and electrolytes. There are no medications that can prevent acute hepatitis B from becoming chronic. If a person has chronic hepatitis B, they should see their health care provider regularly. Viewer Comments & ReviewsHepatitis B - SymptomsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What are your hepatitis B symptoms? Hepatitis B - SymptomsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What were your hepatitis B symptoms? Hepatitis B - Describe Your ExperienceThe eMedicineHealth physician editors asked:Please describe your experience with hepatitis b. |
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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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