1 on/under pain of death idiom. 2  a pain in the arse/backside idiom. 3  a pain in the ass/butt, at a pain in the arse/backside idiom.  a pain (in the neck) idiom.
In addition to the differences in replication method, transmission risk is higher with Hep B as it can be sexually transmitted, whereas generally not with Hep C. The large majority of adult patients exposed to Hep B clear it, whereas with Hep C adults who are exposed and clear are the minority.
What is a Hep B titer? A Hep B titer generally refers to a special test known as the Hepatitis B Surface Antibody test. The Hep B test is frequently used to check the blood for evidence of immunity to Hepatitis B. It is not a shot or vaccination and the analysis needs to be performed by a laboratory.