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Hepatitis B Virus

Hepatitis B is also known as serum hepatitis and is spread through blood and sexual contact. It is seen with increased frequency among intravenous drug users who share needles and among the homosexual population. This photograph is an electronmicroscopic image of hepatitis B virus particles. (Courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control.)

Hepatitis B

The hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for people who are at higher risk, including people who live with someone with hepatitis B and healthcare workers. The hepatitis B virus can damage liver cells which can cause inflammation and impaired function of the liver.

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