Hepatitis B falls under the Immunity & Infectious Disease category.

Hepatitis B

•Last Updated: October 13, 2024

Hepatitis B is an acute or chronic viral infection that causes liver inflammation and damage. The virus spreads through contact with bodily fluids from a person who has the virus. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, dark yellow urine, fatigue, fever, jaundice, and nausea.

Hepatitis B falls under the Immunity & Infectious Disease category.

Last Updated:October 13, 2024

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Factors associated with significant fibrosis in people with chronic hepatitis B

In this cross-sectional study, consumption of ≥ 3 cups of coffee per day was associated with lower odds of significant liver fibrosis (i.e., an abnormally large amount of scar tissue due to damage) in participants currently being treated for chronic hepatitis B virus infection.