| Disease Ontology | MeSH |
Disease ID: | | D006509 |
Disease Name: | | Hepatitis B |
Category: | | MeSH |
Type: | | Infections |
Define: | | 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. |
Alias: | | Hepatitis B//Hepatitis B Virus Infection |
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