US Medical Term · conditions
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Hepatitis B |
| Spanish (Español) | Hepatitis B |
| Chinese (中文) | 乙型肝炎 |
| Korean (한국어) | B형 간염 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Viêm gan B |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Hepatitis B |
| Portuguese (Português) | Hepatite B |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | ตับอักเสบบี |
| Japanese (日本語) | B型肝炎 |
What it means
Hepatitis B is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus transmitted through blood, sexual contact, or from mother to baby during birth. Many adults with acute hepatitis B recover completely, but some develop chronic infection, which can lead to cirrhosis or liver cancer over time. Symptoms may include jaundice, fatigue, abdominal pain, dark urine, and nausea, though many people have no symptoms for years. An effective vaccine prevents hepatitis B. Chronic hepatitis B is treated with antiviral medications that suppress the virus and reduce liver damage. Regular liver function tests and ultrasound monitoring are important parts of ongoing care.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I was told I have chronic hepatitis B and want to know if I need treatment.
Me dijeron que tengo hepatitis B crónica y quiero saber si necesito tratamiento.
How can I protect my family members from getting hepatitis B?
¿Cómo puedo proteger a mis familiares para que no contraigan hepatitis B?
What monitoring do I need to prevent liver damage from hepatitis B?
¿Qué seguimiento necesito para prevenir daño hepático por hepatitis B?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
B18 Chronic viral hepatitisRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026