Asian or Pacific Islander persons

This information sheet discusses hepatitis B, a contagious liver disease caused by infection with the hepatitis B virus. It explains the difference between acute infection and chronic disease and describes Hepatitis B transmission, whether the disease is common, its symptoms, how it is diagnosed, the seriousness of the disease, the importance of being tested for Hepatitis B and who should be tested, treatment, how persons with hepatitis B can take care of their liver, and how the disease can be prevented by getting vaccinated. One side is Cambodian/Khmer, the other side is English.

This information sheet, which is both in Korean and English, discusses what to do if a family member has hepatitis B virus (HBV). It describes what the disease is, how it's transmitted, its effect on the liver, symptoms, the difference between acute (short-term) illness and chronic (long-term) infection, and prevention. It also discusses the importance of getting vaccinated.