Chronic Hepatitis B

INFLAMMATION of the LIVER in humans caused by HEPATITIS B VIRUS lasting six months or more. 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, Chronic; Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection; Hepatitis B Virus Infection, Chronic

Infections: 526564
- Virus Diseases: 41777
  - DNA Virus Infections: 139
    - Hepadnaviridae Infections
      - Hepatitis B: 20175
        Chronic Hepatitis B: 12045
  - Human Viral Hepatitis: 37
    - Hepatitis B: 20175
      - Chronic Hepatitis B: 12045
- Communicable Diseases: 25324
  - Blood-Borne Infections: 257
    - Hepatitis B: 20175
      - Chronic Hepatitis B: 12045
Digestive System Diseases: 1042
- Liver Diseases: 41660
  - Hepatitis: 25722
    - Chronic Hepatitis: 7710
      - Chronic Hepatitis B: 12045
    - Human Viral Hepatitis: 37
      - Hepatitis B: 20175
        Chronic Hepatitis B: 12045
Signs and Symptoms Pathological Conditions
- Pathologic Processes: 10023
  - Disease Attributes: 18
    - Chronic Disease: 25762
      - Chronic Hepatitis: 7710
        Chronic Hepatitis B: 12045

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