Hepatitis B

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.

Also Known As:

Hepatitis B Virus Infection

Infections: 539155
- Virus Diseases: 42919
  - DNA Virus Infections: 145
    - Hepadnaviridae Infections
      - Hepatitis B: 20472
  - Human Viral Hepatitis: 37
    - Hepatitis B: 20472
- Communicable Diseases: 26232
  - Blood-Borne Infections: 264
    - Hepatitis B: 20472
Digestive System Diseases: 1068
- Liver Diseases: 42767
  - Hepatitis: 26024
    - Human Viral Hepatitis: 37
      - Hepatitis B: 20472

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