Hepatitis B

Course Overview

Hepatitis refers to an acute or chronic inflammation of the liver that is usually caused by a hepatitis virus. This short course will provide you with a quick revision of the condition and is suitable for any non specialist healthcare professional that deals with travellers that are potentially exposed to Hepatitis B.

Hepatitis refers to an acute or chronic inflammation of the liver that is usually caused by a hepatitis virus. It is estimated that over 350 million people worldwide are infected chronically with the Hep B virus. This online course will explain how Hep B is transmitted, the differences between acute and chronic, and what areas are considered high risk. It also covers the signs and symptoms of the condition and available treatments, including vaccines and boosters.

Course Objective

By the end of this course you will understand:

• What hepatitis B is and how it is transmitted.
• The signs and symptoms of hepatitis B.
• The measures travellers can take to prevent hepatitis B.
• The treatment and vaccines available.