What is Hep B?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
2. Chronic hepatitis B
Chronic hepatitis B means that the condition will last for longer than 6 months. In many cases, it will even remain with the patient for the remainder of their lives. The chances of hepatitis B being chronic increases the younger the patient is, and those under 5 are at particularly high risk.
Chronic hepatitis means that the patient’s immune system is unable to defeat the infection. While it can often be treated, the condition can also sometimes lead to some more severe conditions. In some cases, the patient will not even be aware they have the disease. That is until it results in another, more serious complications.
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