Acute hepatitis B virus infection
MONDO:0100370A new infection by the hepatitis B virus, which can be transmitted by direct contact of infected blood with mucous membranes or open areas of the skin. Signs and symptoms may include loss of appetite, joint and muscle pain, low-grade fever and stomach pain. Two to six percent of adults progress to a chronic infection, while 90% of infants become chronically ill. A vaccine is available for those at risk.
Also known as: acute hepatitis B
8 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 2 tagged with Acute hepatitis B virus infection itself.
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New hepatitis b blood tests put to the test on 21,000 samples
Diagnosis CompletedThis study checked how well new blood tests (Access HBV assays) can detect hepatitis B infection. Researchers tested over 21,000 leftover blood samples from adults, including blood donors and hospital patients. The goal was to see if these tests are accurate compared to existing …
Sponsor: Beckman Coulter, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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UV water treatment tested to keep kids healthy
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether treating private well water with ultraviolet (UV) light can prevent stomach and respiratory infections in children under 5. Researchers gave 28 Pennsylvania households either a real UV device or a fake one and tracked illness symptoms via weekly texts. T…
Sponsor: Temple University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 16:00 UTC