Hepatitis B

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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.
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