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  • Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B(Topical Term)

Preferred form: Hepatitis B
Used for/see from:
  • n: Hepatitis B Virus Infection

chronic = HEPATITIS B, CHRONIC

INFLAMMATION of the LIVER in humans caused by a member of the ORTHOHEPADNAVIRUS genus, HEPATITIS B VIRUS. It is primarily transmitted by parenteral exposure, such as transfusion of contaminated blood or blood products, but can also be transmitted via sexual or intimate personal contact.

77; was HEPATITIS, HOMOLOGOUS SERUM 1963-76

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