Viral Hepatitis

This information sheet discusses what to do if a family member has hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. It describes what the disease is, how it is 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 to prevent the disease. The information sheet is printed in Khmer with the English translation on the back.

This information sheet discusses what to do if a family member has hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. It describes what the disease is, how it is 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 to prevent the disease. The information sheet is printed in Laotian with the English translation on the back.

This information sheet discusses hepatitis B, a contagious liver disease caused by infection with the hepatitis B virus. It describes hepatitis B transmission, whether the disease is common, its symptoms, the seriousness of the disease, how people know if they have hepatitis B, who should be tested for hepatitis B, should people be tested, and how is the disease treated.

This information sheet discusses the Know Hepatitis B Campaign, the first national multilingual communications campaign to increase hepatitis B testing among Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The campaign focuses Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders as they are one of the groups in the United States most affected by hepatitis B, which can cause potentially fatal liver damage and liver cancer. CDC conducted the campaign in partnership with Hep B United, a nationwide coalition of community organizations working to increase hepatitis B awareness and testing.

This information sheet discusses what to do if a family member has hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. It describes what the disease is, how it is 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 to prevent the disease.

This information sheet is a chart on hepatitis C virus diagnostic testing. It explains the procedures followed when an individual is tested for hepatitis C virus infection. If the test is nonreactive, then no antibody was detected and no further action is necessary. If the test is reactive, it is followed by a serological tests: testing for HCV ribonucleic acid (RNA) or follow-up testing for HCV antibody. If no RNA is detected, then the individual in not infected, if he/she tests positive for HCV RNA, then he/she has HCV infection and is referred for care.

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 Hmong, the other side is English.

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 Burmese, the other side is English.

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 Laotian, the other side is English.

This information sheet discusses why baby boomers should get tested for Hepatitis C. It states that baby boomers are five times more likely to have Hepatitis C due to contaminated blood and blood products before widepread screening of blood in 1992 and other precautions were adopted or from injecting drugs. The information sheet discusses the symptoms, long term effects, and treatment of hepatitis C.