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hepatitis B can be passed on through:
Some people are at a greater risk of contracting hepatitis B, such as those who:
Some people with hepatitis B may experience:
People with chronic hepatitis B infection (6 months or longer) may experience:
If you are diagnosed with hepatitis B, your GP will usually refer you to a liver specialist (hepatologist). Many people don't have any troublesome symptoms, but if you do feel unwell, it can help to:
Most people recover completely in a couple of months, but you'll be advised to have regular blood tests to check that you're free of the virus and haven't developed chronic hepatitis B.
The NHS provides free vaccinations against hepatitis A and B for ‘at risk’ groups, this includes people with liver and kidney disease, sex workers, injecting drug users and men who have sex with men.
If you think that you have hepatitis B it’s a good idea to get a blood test right away. You might not have symptoms but if you have been a situation that has increased risk such as drug use or unprotected sex with someone with the virus, it’s important you have your blood taken and tested.
You can get a test at a range of sexual health clinics (sometimes called GUMs) across Greater Manchester.
Sexual Health testing services in Greater Manchester.
You can also test at your GP or community services like LGBT Foundation’s full screening clinic for people who identify as men who have sex with men.
The Passionate about Sexual Health (PaSH) Partnership) is a collaboration between BHA for Equality, George House Trust and the LGBT Foundation. The PaSH Partnership will deliver a comprehensive programme of interventions to meet the changing needs of people newly diagnosed with HIV, living longer term with HIV or at greatest risk of acquiring HIV.
Free & confidential sexual health services for black and minority communities
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