Hepatitis B is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) — and most people who have it don't know, because symptoms often don't appear for years. Left untreated, chronic hepatitis B can lead to serious liver damage, cirrhosis, or liver cancer. Testing is a simple blood draw, no exam required, with private results delivered to your email in 1–2 business days.
Hepatitis B is often called a silent infection because many people carry it for years without feeling sick. By the time symptoms appear — fatigue, jaundice, abdominal pain — the virus may have already caused significant liver damage. Testing is the only reliable way to know your status.
According to the CDC, about 880,000 to 2.4 million people in the United States are living with chronic hepatitis B. Chronic HBV infection significantly raises the risk of developing cirrhosis and liver cancer — two conditions that are far easier to prevent than treat. Early detection gives you options.
Hepatitis B is transmitted through blood, semen, and other body fluids — including unprotected sex and sharing needles. It can also be passed from mother to child at birth. The virus is 50 to 100 times more infectious than HIV, which means exposure risk is higher than most people assume.
There's no cure for hepatitis B, but antiviral medications can suppress the virus, protect your liver, and dramatically reduce the risk of complications. The CDC recommends testing for all adults at least once in their lifetime. If you've never been tested, this is the right time.
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