| How is it passed on? |
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Unprotected sex or contact with someone’s blood.
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| Symptoms |
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Flu-like symptoms followed by jaundice and general bad health.
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| What are the long term effects? |
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Liver damage.
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| Can you get rid of it? |
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Hepatitis B cannot be cured but most people recover with rest and a good diet. There is a vaccine so people at risk of Hepatitis B can be vaccinated.
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