Medical Subject Headings

Last uploaded: January 16, 2025
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D006509
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D006509
Preferred Name

Hepatitis B

Definitions
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.
Synonyms
Hepatitis B Virus Infection
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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