Hepatitis B

• Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver. It can't be cured.

• Hepatitis B is caused by a virus.

• Hepatitis B is very contagious. It is passed through an exchange of semen, vaginal fluids, and blood by having unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex

• sharing needles and other "works" to inject drugs

• sharing personal hygiene utensils such as toothbrushes, razors, earrings, or nail clippers

• having your body pierced or tattooed with infected tools or needles

• Hepatitis B can also be passed from mother to infant during birth.

For symptoms and other information, visit:

Planned Parenthood - STD's