Hepatitis B, Chronic
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.
Year introduced: 1998
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Tree Number(s): C01.221.250.500.100, C01.925.256.430.400.100, C01.925.440.435.100, C06.552.380.350.100, C06.552.380.705.437.100, C23.550.291.500.477.500
MeSH Unique ID: D019694
Entry Terms:
- Hepatitis B Virus Infection, Chronic
- Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection
- Chronic Hepatitis B
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