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Test Hepatitis B Save your life

- Cantonese dubbed with traditional Chinese and English subtitles
- Produced in 2023
- Duration: 1 minute and 51 seconds
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  • Hepatitis B is caused by hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection
  • HBV is most commonly transmitted from infected mother to baby during delivery
  • and from fathers during early childhood
  • HBV can be transmitted through contact with blood or body fluids, or sexual contact
  • The risk of developing chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is related to the age of HBV infection
  • If babies get infected under the age of two years, 90% of them will develop CHB
  • For infection beyond the age of six, the risk of developing CHB decreases significantly
  • If people with CHB do not receive follow-up and treatment
  • the risk of developing liver cancer or cirrhosis would be 40% for male and 15% for female
  • About 80% of liver cancer cases in Hong Kong are caused by HBV infection
  • People with CHB should encourage family members to get tested for hepatitis B
  • including parents, siblings, offspring and sexual partners
  • If they were found to be infected with HBV
  • they should seek medical consultation to determine whether antiviral medication is needed
  • Antiviral medication is effective in inhibiting HBV replication and reducing the risk of liver cancer
  • Treatment may also improve the liver fibrosis of cirrhotic patients
  • Remember to follow doctor’s instructions to receive treatment and follow-up
  • especially ultrasound examination every six months
  • Test Hepatitis B Save Your Life
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