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What is the difference between acute and chronic hepatitis B?

April 26, 2017acute chronic difference

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What is the difference between acute and chronic hepatitis B?

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A. Acute hepatitis B occurs when a person is initially infected with the hepatitis B virus. If the virus remains in the blood for more than 6 months, then the person is diagnosed with chronic (or long-term) hepatitis B. A chronic hepatitis B infection can last a lifetime and can lead to serious liver damage over time in some people.