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Help! i've been having chronic hepatitis b how dangerous is this virus?
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Needs follow up: it can lead to liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. it can be controlled with medications. seek assistance from your gastroenterologist / hepatologist
Answered 9/14/2014
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