Fertility Glossary

Hepatitis B

A viral infection of the liver, common in Nigeria.

Hepatitis B is screened before treatment because it affects sample handling and because babies of positive mothers need immunisation at birth. Vaccination protects an uninfected partner.

Related terms

Infection screening

Tests for infections that affect fertility, pregnancy or laboratory safety.

Hepatitis C

A viral liver infection, now curable with tablets in most cases.

HIV

Human immunodeficiency virus.

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