{"product_id":"hepatitis-b","title":"Hepatitis B (Serology)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Hepatitis B?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHepatitis B is an infectious disease caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV), which affects the liver. The virus can cause both acute and chronic infections, leading to inflammation of the liver, which may result in reduced liver function, liver cirrhosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy should you get tested for Hepatitis B?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTesting for Hepatitis B is essential to detect the presence of the virus in your body, especially since early stages of the infection are often asymptomatic. It is particularly useful for people at increased risk of infection, such as healthcare workers, people engaging in unprotected sex, intravenous drug users, and individuals traveling to areas where Hepatitis B is more prevalent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does it indicate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA test for Hepatitis B can detect various markers of the virus, including the surface antigen (HBsAg), which indicates an active infection. It can also detect antibodies against the virus, which may suggest a previous infection or successful vaccination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a high Hepatitis B level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high level of HBsAg in the blood indicates an active Hepatitis B infection. This means the virus is present and multiplying in the body, which can cause damage to the liver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a low Hepatitis B level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low level or the absence of HBsAg may indicate recovery from a Hepatitis B infection or that someone is not infected. Detecting antibodies against the virus may suggest immunity to Hepatitis B, either through vaccination or a previous infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHepatitis B surface antigen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BloedCheckup","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47705638568282,"sku":"","price":32.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/6816\/2394\/files\/HepatitisB.png?v=1755941822","url":"https:\/\/store.bloedcheckup.nl\/products\/hepatitis-b","provider":"BloedCheckup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}