Hepatitis B

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Reviewed July 2009

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Title:   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:   Nov 2009

Title:   hepatitis B vaccine - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Vaccination is the most effective way of preventing the spread of hepatitis B.
Date:   Oct 2009

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:   Oct 2009

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:   Oct 2009

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:   Oct 2009

Title:   Comments for consumers: Hepatitis B
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Hepatitis B is caused by a virus that infects the liver. The disease is spread through contact with blood or body fluids containing the virus, and from mother to baby during childbirth. Hepatitis B can also be spread by using contaminated needles, and by unprotected sex.
Date:   Aug 2009

Title:   The management of hepatitis B
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Chronic hepatitis B affects almost 1% of Australians, many of whom are born in endemic areas outside Australia. This infection can shorten lifespan, usually because of cirrhosis or hepatocellular carcinoma.
Date:   Aug 2009

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:   Feb 2009

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:   Feb 2009

Title:   Hepatitis B - immunisation
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Hepatitis B is a virus that affects the liver. Most adults who catch hepatitis B recover completely and do not require ongoing treatment. However, children with hepatitis B are more likely to develop liver disease or cancer in later life. Immunisation is available for you and your child. Side effects of the hepatitis B vaccine are rare but may include mild temperature, soreness, redness and swelling at the injection site, drowsiness or tiredness and irritability or crying.
Date:   Oct 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 through unsafe sex, sharing unsterile injecting or piercing equipment or other activities where blood or body fluids are exchanged. It can also be passed from an infected mother to her baby. Most adults who catch hepatitis B recover completely. However children with hepatitis B are more likely to develop liver disease or cancer in later life.
Date:   Oct 2008

Title:   HIV, hepatitis and sport
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The risk of catching HIV or hepatitis B or C through sports activity is extremely small. HIV and hepatitis B and C are transmitted through blood, semen or vaginal secretions into the bloodstream. HIV and hepatitis B or C cannot be caught from sweat or saliva from other sportspeople. Standard practice is to stop play if a player is bleeding and allow them to return to play only after bleeding is controlled and the wound to properly covered. Infection control guidelines help keep other players and officials safe.
Date:   Aug 2008

Title:   Chronic hepatitis B infection - reduce your viral load - myDr.com.au
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:   Aug 2008

Title:   Adult immunisation - myDr.com.au
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
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 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:   Hepatitis B
Publisher:   NSW Health
Description:   Hepatitis B is a serious infection that is spread through blood or bodily fluids. Immunisation is recommended for all children, and for adults at risk of disease. Safe sex and use of sterile instruments and equipment are important in prevention.
Date:   Dec 2007

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: information for travellers - myDr.com.au
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:   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
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