# HBV Basics

URL: https://openhbv.bangbo.dev/topics/be2bc72a-bef0-4b04-a3b0-c7401cc7c849?locale=en
Canonical Markdown: https://openhbv.bangbo.dev/topics/be2bc72a-bef0-4b04-a3b0-c7401cc7c849.md?locale=en
Language: en

## Summary

Plain-language explanations of what hepatitis B is, how it affects the liver, and common medical terms.

## Related OpenHBV Articles

- First steps after learning you may have hepatitis B
  URL: https://openhbv.bangbo.dev/articles/first-steps-after-learning-you-may-have-hepatitis-b?locale=en
  Markdown: https://openhbv.bangbo.dev/articles/first-steps-after-learning-you-may-have-hepatitis-b.md?locale=en
  Translation key: first-steps-after-learning-you-may-have-hepatitis-b
  Language: en
  Published: 2026-06-26
  Review status: source_backed
  Last reviewed: 2026-06-26
  Tags: Newly diagnosed, Monitoring, Family
  Summary: A calm starting point after an unexpected HBV result: check the report, avoid panic, and prepare useful questions for care.

## Related Sources

- Hepatitis B Foundation Patient Resources
  Source record: https://openhbv.bangbo.dev/sources/hepatitis-b-foundation-patient-resources?locale=en
  Source Markdown: https://openhbv.bangbo.dev/sources/hepatitis-b-foundation-patient-resources.md?locale=en
  Original URL: https://www.hepb.org/
  Organization: Hepatitis B Foundation
  Source type: patient_resource
  Published: not listed
  Source updated: not listed
  Last checked: 2026-06-26
  Credibility note: 专业非营利患者资源
  Summary: 面向患者的乙肝诊断、监测、治疗、预防和日常生活资源。
- WHO Hepatitis B Fact Sheet
  Source record: https://openhbv.bangbo.dev/sources/who-hepatitis-b-fact-sheet?locale=en
  Source Markdown: https://openhbv.bangbo.dev/sources/who-hepatitis-b-fact-sheet.md?locale=en
  Original URL: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/hepatitis-b
  Organization: World Health Organization
  Source type: fact_sheet
  Published: not listed
  Source updated: not listed
  Last checked: 2026-06-26
  Credibility note: 权威公共卫生来源
  Summary: WHO 关于乙肝传播、预防、疫苗、检测、治疗和全球公共卫生影响的概览。

## Use Notes

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