Hepatitis B

Illustration of a liver.

Do You Have Hepatitis B?

People who are at a higher risk for hepatitis B include those who:

Were born in Asia
Have a parent who was born in Asia
Share IV drug needles
Have sex with a person who is infected
Have never been screened or vaccinated for hepatitis B

If you have an increased risk of hepatitis B due to job, lifestyle choices, or contact with an infected family member at home, you should get the hepatitis B vaccine. If you think you may already be infected, schedule a screening as soon as possible.

Call 619-543-5415

Get the Facts

Learn more about the most common liver infection in the world.

Specialized Care

Our multidisciplinary clinic is staffed by leading hepatologists, infectious disease experts, and pharmacists dedicated to the treatment and prevention of hepatitis B.

Our team provides top-level care for those coinfected with HIV as well as patients undergoing cancer treatment.

Chronic Hepatitis B

Chronic hepatitis B is a serious medical illness. While you may not have symptoms, a chronic infection can lead to deadly liver damage and cancer. How we treat chronic hepatitis B at UC San Diego Health.