Do I have hepatitis B?

Hepatitis B is a viral infection that often goes unnoticed but can have serious consequences.
Hepatitis B is an STI that affects your liver and often causes no obvious symptoms. You can have and pass on the virus without knowing it, so it's extra important to know if you're at risk. Symptoms such as fatigue, fever, muscle aches or jaundice may appear months after first getting the virus. On this page you can read all about hepatitis B, how to recognize it and what you can do. Do the STI test guide for personal advice.

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Hepatitis B in brief

  • Hepatitis B is a highly contagious STI that's transmitted through mucous membranes or by blood-to-blood contact.
  • There is also a chronic variant of hepatitis B: not everyone who gets this STI can clear the virus.
  • You don't always notice symptoms of hepatitis B, so if you're not sure if you've been at risk, an STI test is advisable for more certainty.
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Hepatitis B is a contagious virus transmitted through contact with blood, semen or vaginal fluids. The virus often has no symptoms, but can eventually cause serious harm to the liver. So it's important to protect yourself and get tested promptly. Read more or do the STI test guide for personal advice.
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What is hepatitis B?

Hepatitis B is an STI and liver disease caused by the hepatitis B virus. Sometimes hepatitis B goes away by itself, but in other cases it stays in the body. This is called chronic hepatitis B. You're more likely to get hepatitis B if you're male and have sex with men, are a sex worker, share drug injecting equipment with others or have sex with someone from a country where hepatitis B is common. These include countries in Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, Russia and parts of South and Central America.
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How do you get hepatitis B?

You can get hepatitis B through sexual contact or contact with another person's blood, for example by sharing a razor or toothbrush with someone who has the virus. You can avoid getting hepatitis B during sex by using a condom. This minimizes the chances of transmitting the virus.
 

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After you acquire hepatitis B, it may take up to 6 months before you notice any symptoms. You may not develop any symptoms at all. Because you don't notice right away - or at all - that you have hepatitis B, you can pass this STI on to other people without realizing it. So it's important to do a test if you think you may have the virus. Test through Soapoil-online if you're not comfortable going to your doctor. We'll send you a test that you can take yourself at home.
 

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Frequently Asked Questions

The only way to know for sure is to get tested. Many people don't get symptoms of hepatitis B, or don't get symptoms until years later. If you do develop symptoms, they may include fatigue, nausea or joint pain.

You can get hepatitis B through contact with another person's blood. This can occur during sex, but also in other ways. For example, by sharing a razor or toothbrush with someone who has the virus.

If you've been at risk, for example through unprotected sex, you can get tested from 8 weeks after possible exposure. This is called the window period. If you test earlier than 8 weeks, the test may not be able to reliably detect the virus. For advice, use our free STI testing guide.

Yes, in many adults, your body clears the virus on its own within a few months. We call this an acute infection. If it lasts longer, then you probably have chronic hepatitis B which needs treatment.

Using condoms during sex helps protect against hepatitis B. There is also a vaccination against hepatitis B. You can arrange to be vaccinated through the GGD. The vaccination is also recommended for travelers to certain areas.