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Pl let me know if hepatitis b virus infection is dangerous. how?
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Hepatitis B: Hepatitis b virus infection is dangerous. It is transmitted by contact with infected body fluids. In its milder forms it causes liver inflammation and jaundice but rarely death. In its chronic form - it can cause liver cancer and cirrhosis. It is easily prevented by a vaccine.
Answered 4/21/2012
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