Mesh term Hepatitis B
Browse to parent terms:Hepadnaviridae Infections
Hepatitis, Viral, Human
Description
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.Browse to child terms:
Hepatitis B, Chronic
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