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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. infectious diseases
  3. viral diseases of animals and humans
  4. Picornaviridae infections
  5. viral hepatitis
  6. hepatitis B
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. infectious diseases
  3. viral diseases of animals and humans
  4. Picornaviridae infections
  5. viral hepatitis
  6. hepatitis B
  1. Fields of Study
  2. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  3. liver diseases
  4. hepatitis
  5. viral hepatitis
  6. hepatitis B
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  3. liver diseases
  4. hepatitis
  5. viral hepatitis
  6. hepatitis B

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hepatitis B

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Definition

  • Information 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.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Concept scheme: NALT Full

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/82552

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