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Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B (HBV): DNA virus transmitted sexually, perinatally, bloodborne. Acute: 95% adults clear. Chronic (HBsAg >6 months): cirrhosis/HCC risk. Effective vaccine available. Antivirals achieve viral suppression.
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What is hepatitis?Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. Inflammation is swelling that happens when tissues of the body are injured or infected. It can damage your liver. This swelling and damage can affect how well your liver functions.What is hepatitis B?Hepatitis B is a type of viral hepatitis. It can cause an acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term) infection. People with an acute infection usually get better…
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