the virus that causes inflammation of the liver and is transmitted through any body fluid, such as semen, vaginal secretions, blood, etc.
A virus that attacks and damages the liver, causing inflammation, cirrhosis, and chronic hepatitis that can lead to cancer.
A small DNA virus capable of causing both acute and chronic liver disease, possibly by eliciting tissue damage by the immune system. The virus may also be a risk factor for hepatic carcinoma. It is often transmitted through sexual activity or through exposure to contaminated blood.
The virus that causes hepatitis B, a serious disease that can cause liver failure and liver cancer. The virus can spread through the exchange of bodily fluid, primarily through sexual intercourse with infected partners, unscreened blood transfusions, and through usage of an infected needle. Hepatitis B is found throughout the world, but the highest risk areas are tropical areas of Africa and South America, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic.
virus that attacks the liver, obtained through sex with someone who is infected, blood transfusions, IV, sharing tattoos; may be vaccinated against prior to infection
A double-stranded lipid enveloped DNA virus transmitted by blood or body fluids through sexual contact. Severe infection may lead to destruction of liver cells and cirrhosis. A vaccine is available to prevent HBV.
A virus that causes hepatitis (inflammation of the liver). It is carried and passed to others through blood or sexual contact. Also, infants born to infected mothers may become infected with the virus.
A virus that causes inflammation of the liver; HBV is typically transmitted through contact with contaminated blood.
cause of serious viral infection of the liver. Transmitted via body fluids, especially blood. A common infection in the developing world and the major known cause of primary liver cancer.