# HBV Basics

Plain-language explanations of what hepatitis B is, how it affects the liver, and common medical terms.

## Related Articles

- [First steps after learning you may have hepatitis B](https://openhbv.com/articles/first-steps-after-learning-you-may-have-hepatitis-b.md?locale=en) — A calm starting point after an unexpected HBV result: check the report, avoid panic, and prepare useful questions for care.

## Related Sources

- [WHO Hepatitis B Fact Sheet](https://openhbv.com/sources/who-hepatitis-b-fact-sheet.md?locale=en) — https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/hepatitis-b
- [Hepatitis B Foundation Patient Resources](https://openhbv.com/sources/hepatitis-b-foundation-patient-resources.md?locale=en) — https://www.hepb.org/