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Hepatitis B and Your Liver

 The liver is one of the body’s most important organs. It cleans toxins from the body and helps it digest food and absorb nutrients. The hepatitis B virus lives in the liver and can cause damage. It is important for people with hepatitis to understand their liver and how to protect it.

Author:
Hepatitis B Foundation
Format:
Fact Sheet
Publication Date:
2022
ID:
365904
  • General Public
  • Viral Hepatitis
  • Hepatitis B
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