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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Hepatitis B, Chronic
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Descriptor Spanish:
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hepatitis B crónica
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Hepatite B Crônica
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Synonyms English:
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Chronic Hepatitis B
Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection
Hepatitis B Virus Infection, Chronic
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Tree Number:
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C02.256.430.400.100
C02.440.435.100
C06.552.380.350.100
C06.552.380.705.437.100
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Definition English:
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INFLAMMATION of the LIVER in humans caused by HEPATITIS B VIRUS lasting six months or more. 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. |
History Note English:
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98
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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33343
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Unique Identifier:
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D019694
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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