Test Hepatitis B Save your life

- Cantonese dubbed with traditional Chinese and English subtitles
- Produced in 2023
- Duration: 1 minute and 51 seconds
- Watch video: https://youtu.be/T8wMOQnMDM0

Transcript

• Hepatitis B is caused by hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection
• HBV is most commonly transmitted from infected mother to baby during delivery
• and from fathers during early childhood
• HBV can be transmitted through contact with blood or body fluids, or sexual contact
• The risk of developing chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is related to the age of HBV infection
• If babies get infected under the age of two years, 90% of them will develop CHB
• For infection beyond the age of six, the risk of developing CHB decreases significantly
• If people with CHB do not receive follow-up and treatment
• the risk of developing liver cancer or cirrhosis would be 40% for male and 15% for female
• About 80% of liver cancer cases in Hong Kong are caused by HBV infection
• People with CHB should encourage family members to get tested for hepatitis B
• including parents, siblings, offspring and sexual partners
• If they were found to be infected with HBV
• they should seek medical consultation to determine whether antiviral medication is needed
• Antiviral medication is effective in inhibiting HBV replication and reducing the risk of liver cancer
• Treatment may also improve the liver fibrosis of cirrhotic patients
• Remember to follow doctor’s instructions to receive treatment and follow-up
• especially ultrasound examination every six months
• Test Hepatitis B Save Your Life