Common Name(s):
Serum Hepatitis
Alternative Names & Classifications:
Hepatitis B (CLINICAL), Hepatitis B Virus Infection (CLINICAL)
Description
This blood-borne DNA virus is transmitted through sexual contact, sharing needles, or from mother to child during birth. It affects millions worldwide, with chronic infections leading to fatal cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. The younger a person is when infected, the higher their risk of developing a chronic, lifelong infection.