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Hepatitis B Fast Facts (2022 Update)

This document includes fast facts on heaptitis B and how B hepatitis B is the most common serious liver infection in the world. It is caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV), which attacks liver cells and can lead to cirrhosis (scarring), liver failure, or liver cancer.

Author:
Hepatitis B Foundation
Format:
Fact Sheet
Publication Date:
2022
ID:
365905
  • General Public
  • Viral Hepatitis
  • Hepatitis B
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