What you can do yourself: infectious diseases at a glance - Hepatitis B - Hepatitis B
Onderdeel van: Infection Prevention
Clinical pictureThe hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a DNA virus that only occurs in humans. A hepatitis B infection causes liver inflammation with jaundice. Approximately 5% of people who contract hepatitis B develop a chronic infection and remain contagious. This is called the carrier state. Route of transmissionHepatitis B is a virus that is transmitted through blood. Infection occurs through contact with blood and bodily fluids on non-intact skin or mucous membranes due to puncture wounds, cuts, splashes, and bites. Contagious periodParticularly during the (acute) infection. Incubation period4 weeks to 6 months (generally 2 to 3 months). Vaccination policyVaccination is…
