Hepatitis B Test Guide

乙肝檢測指南（無以太網）

This app is about Hepatitis B infection.

You will learn information about Hepatitis B tests and semptoms.

#Key facts#

*Hepatitis B is a viral infection that attacks the liver and can cause both acute and chronic disease.

*The virus is transmitted through contact with the blood or other body fluids of an infected person.

*An estimated 257 million people are living with hepatitis B virus infection (defined as hepatitis B surface antigen positive).

*In 2015, hepatitis B resulted in 887 000 deaths, mostly from complications (including cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma).

*Hepatitis B is an important occupational hazard for health workers.

*However, it can be prevented by currently available safe and effective vaccine.