It may sound confusing to receive Hepatitis B screening at an STD
testing center. Although it is technically not classified as an STD, hepatitis
B is commonly transmitted during sexual contact. Hepatitis B has two main
classifications, it can be either acute, meaning that symptoms last only for a
short time, or it can be chronic, which means the symptoms persist for an
indefinite period. 5 percent of all adults who contract the disease will go on
to a chronic infection with the virus. In cases of chronic hepatitis B, the
virus continues to live in the liver, ultimately causing complications such as cancer
of the liver or cirrhosis. Hepatitis B can be terminal, but the circumstances
are rare. Most people’s immune system can destroy the virus and prevent chronic
infection.
Hepatitis B symptoms include the
following:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Weakness and fatigue
- Dark urine
- Low grade fever
- Joint pain
- Loss of appetite
- Abdominal pain
- Jaundiced skin and eyes
STD screening and health services
With more than 27years of experience and expert clinicians on staff,
Medical Access is focused on helping keep your privacy in secure hands. In
addition, we provide a wide range of healthcare services through our
convenient, walk-in location in Germantown, MD. Whether it is drug screenings or
wellness programs, our STD testing center at Medical Access can help you maintain
a healthy, safe lifestyle.
