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Diagnosis
and Management > Managing
HBV
Managing HBV
The risk of developing a chronic hepatitis B infection
is directly related to the age at which one becomes infected
with the virus. Infants and young children are at
the greatest risk for becoming chronically infected if exposed
to the hepatitis B virus.
- 90% of exposed infants will develop chronic infections.
- 30 - 50% of exposed children will develop chronic
infections.
- 10% of exposed adults will develop chronic infections.
To stop the further spread of this disease, vigilant screening
of high-risk groups and compliance with universal vaccination
recommendations is essential. There is a simple blood test
and a safe vaccine for hepatitis B.
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HBF Patient Information Booklet