Hepatitis B

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Reviewed August 2008

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Title:   Post-exposure Prophylaxis Hepatitis B
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is treatment that can be used after possible exposure to the Hepatitis B virus through sex, drug injecting equipment or injury such as needle stick injury. PEP is given to decrease the risk of infection with the Hepatitis B virus. It does not reduce the risk of other sexually transmissible infections or infection with blood-borne viruses including Hepatitis C.
Date:   Sep 2008

Title:   HIV, hepatitis and sport
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The risk that a player infected with HIV or hepatitis B or C will spread these blood borne viruses (BBVs) to other players is extremely small. It is unlawful to prevent a person infected with HIV or hepatitis B from participating in sport. Infection control guidelines help keep other players and officials safe.
Date:   Aug 2008

Title:   Indigenous hepatitis
Publisher:   Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
Description:   These web pages provide information and resources about the burden of hepatitis within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Date:   Aug 2008

Title:   Hepatitis B
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Hepatitis B is an infection caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV), a virus that affects the liver. The hepatitis B virus can be passed on via the blood and through sexual contact.
Date:   Aug 2008

Title:   Adult immunisation
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Adequate vaccination is just as important for adults as it is for children. Find out about the diseases you should consider being vaccinated against.
Date:   Aug 2008

Title:   Hepatitis B - sexual health contacts
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis can be caused by alcohol, some drugs and chemicals, and by infection. Hepatitis B is one form of hepatitis. It is caused by the Hepatitis B virus. Hepatitis B is one of the most serious types of hepatitis. Hepatitis B is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the world.
Date:   Jul 2008

Title:   Hepatitis B
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   Hepatitis B (or Hep B) is an infectious virus that can cause serious disease of the liver. Check out this factsheet for more info about how you get Hep B, what the symptoms are, and how it can be treated if you seek help quickly after exposure to the virus.
Date:   Jul 2008

Title:   Hepatitis B
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Hepatitis B is an infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) it is a highly infectious virus, which is spread through contact with blood or blood products, or by intimate contact such as sexual intercourse
Date:   Jun 2008

Title:   Hepatitis B
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Hepatitis B is an infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It affects the liver, causing damage to liver cells. It is a common cause of illness and death worldwide.
Date:   Jun 2008

Title:   Hepatitis B
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Hepatitis B is a viral infection that causes liver inflammation and can lead to serious illness or death. It is spread in several ways, including through unsafe sex and sharing unsterile injecting equipment. It can be passed from an infected mother to her baby. You can be immunised against hepatitis B.
Date:   Feb 2008

Title:   Hepatitis B briefing paper
Publisher:   Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO)
Description:   This paper was created after a discussion on the proposal for a National Hepatitis B Strategy at the AFAO AGM in November 2007.
Date:   Feb 2008

Title:   Systematic Reviews of Treatments for Hepatitis B
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of treatments for Hepatitis B.
Date:   Sep 2007

Title:   Hepatitis B - immunisation for children
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Hepatitis B is a virus that affects the liver. Children with hepatitis B are more likely to develop liver disease or cancer in later life. All children should be immunised against hepatitis B.
Date:   Feb 2007

Title:   Hepatitis B: information for travellers
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Hepatitis B is a viral infection of the liver, causing anorexia, nausea, joint pain and jaundice in the acute (initial) phase.
Date:   Aug 2006

Title:   Hepatitis B vaccine
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Vaccination is the most effective way of preventing the spread of hepatitis B.
Date:   Aug 2006

Title:   Guidelines for managing blood-borne virus infection in health care workers
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   This document provides guidelines for health professionals for manageing bloodborne virus infections in health care workers.
Date:   Sep 2005

Title:   Chronic hepatitis B infection - reduce your viral load
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Chronic hepatitis B infection can result in complications such as cirrhosis and liver cancer. Reducing the amount of hepatitis B virus in the blood can halt the progression of liver disease.
Date:   Jul 2005

Title:   Hepatitis B
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Hepatitis B is a serious illness but it can be prevented by vaccination.
Date:   Oct 2003

Title:   Injections for newborn babies - why they're important
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   A guide to two injections given to newborn babies in hospital. These are an injection of vitamin K to help prevent a serious disorder called Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding, and an injection to immunise the baby against hepatitis B.
Date:   Jun 2002

Title:   Needle-stick injuries in primary care
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Needle-stick injuries in health-care workers are almost completely preventable by improving workplace practices, but when they do occur the consequences for the individual can be serious, regardless of the outcome in terms of infection.
Date:   Aug 2001
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