Amanda’s story of living with hepatitis B in the United Kingdom

Amanda, a 67-year-old ex-teacher, discovered she had hepatitis B in December 2019 after extensive blood tests for her Crohn's disease flagged the infection. She initially had no knowledge of hepatitis B, leading her to a dark and confusing time. Amanda's experience highlights the stigma and misinformation surrounding the disease, as she struggled to understand her diagnosis amidst prevalent stereotypes.