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Hepatitis is an infection of the liver caused by the Hepatitis B virus. It's one of the most common infections, causing inflammation of the liver with over 350 million people currently chronic carriers of the virus worldwide and 50 million of these in Africa.

Frequent hand washing is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick and spreading illness. Hand washing requires only soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer — a cleanser that doesn't require water. Find out when and how to wash your hands properly.