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.
Synonyms: Hepatitis B Virus Infection, Hepatitis B
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use HEPATITIS B to search HEPATITIS, HOMOLOGOUS SERUM 1966-76 ,77; was HEPATITIS, HOMOLOGOUS SERUM 1963-76 ,chronic = HEPATITIS B, CHRONIC
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D006509