Description
Hepatitis B is a viral infection that attacks the liver. It's caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV), which is highly contagious and spreads through contact with infected blood or bodily fluids.
Symptoms
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Joint pain
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea and vomiting
- Dark urine or clay-colored stools
- Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)
Fasting not required.