Hepatitis B (Chronic)

Hepatitis B is an infection that attacks the liver. It is caused by the hepatitis B virus and is transmitted through contact with the blood or other bodily fluids of an infected person, including through sexual contact, sharing needles or from mother to baby at birth. A chronic infection is when a person’s immune system cannot get rid of the virus and it remains in their blood and liver for more than six months. Long-term complications of a chronic infection may include cirrhosis or liver cancer. In some cases, treatment with antiviral medications is recommended to prevent complications from the infection. Hepatitis B can be prevented through vaccination – offered in grade seven and to those at high risk of infection.

 

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PHO Microbiology Rounds: Developing a genomic surveillance program for syphilis in Canada (and Ontario)

This PHO Microbiology Rounds will present new genomic information that will improve our capacity to effectively track syphilis diversity and distribution as well as gather information on antimicrobial resistance to inform on alternative treatment options, leading to better patient and public health outcomes. 

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Updated 15 Dec 2023