Some communities are more likely to get CHB, which can lead to liver cancer.
Hepatitis B is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). In the United States, it affects about 1 in 12 Asian Americans and many African and Caribbean immigrants.
For many people in these communities, the infection happened at birth when the virus passed from mother to baby. This is called “vertical transmission” or “mother-to-child transmission.”
Even without symptoms, CHB can silently damage your liver over time. The good news is that with proper care and treatment, people with chronic hepatitis B can live long, healthy lives.
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