How common is acute hepatitis B in the United States?
In 2007, there were an estimated 43,000 new hepatitis B virus infections in the United States. However, the official number of reported hepatitis B cases is much lower. Many people dont know they are infected or may not have symptoms and therefore never seek the attention of medical or public health officials.
In 2007, there were an estimated 43,000 new Hepatitis B virus infections in the United States. However, the official number of reported Hepatitis B cases is much lower. Many people don’t know they are infected or may not have symptoms and therefore never seek the attention of medical or public health officials.
