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Hepatitis B, Causes & Risk Factors, Treatment, Prevention

Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 5:22 pm



Hepatitis B



The virus that causes hepatitis B (HBV) is transmitted through blood, bodily fluids containing blood, semen, and vaginal fluid. Chronic HBV occurs in about 10% of people with the disease and can last for several months or even years. It may cause cirrhosis (scarring of the liver), liver failure, and liver cancer. People infected with HIV have a greater chance of developing chronic hepatitis B.





Causes and Risk Factors

The following are common modes of hepatit...Read the full article
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