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Fields of Study > animal and human health > diseases and disorders (animals and humans) > infectious diseases and infestations > infectious diseases > viral diseases of animals and humans > Picornaviridae infections > viral hepatitis > hepatitis B > chronic hepatitis B
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal and human health > diseases and disorders (animals and humans) > infectious diseases and infestations > infectious diseases > viral diseases of animals and humans > Picornaviridae infections > viral hepatitis > hepatitis B > chronic hepatitis B
Fields of Study > animal and human health > diseases and disorders (animals and humans) > liver diseases > hepatitis > viral hepatitis > hepatitis B > chronic hepatitis B
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal and human health > diseases and disorders (animals and humans) > liver diseases > hepatitis > viral hepatitis > hepatitis B > chronic hepatitis B
Fields of Study > animal and human health > diseases and disorders (animals and humans) > liver diseases > hepatitis > chronic hepatitis > chronic hepatitis B
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal and human health > diseases and disorders (animals and humans) > liver diseases > hepatitis > chronic hepatitis > chronic hepatitis B
Preferred Term:

chronic hepatitis B

Definition:
Inflammation of the liver in humans caused by Hepatitis B virus lasting six months or more. 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.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
chronic hepatitis, hepatitis B
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/185119
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