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hbv - Definition: (Source: MedicineNet)

HBV: Hepatitis B virus. A virus which primarily causes inflammation of the liver. The hepatitis B virus can be transmitted in several ways including blood transfusion, needle sticks, body piercing and tattooing using unsterile instruments, dialysis, sexual and even less intimate close contact, and childbirth. Symptoms include fatigue, jaundice, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, and light stools. Diagnosis is by blood test(s). ...
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Further Reading on hbv

Hepatitis B Guide - Treatment Overview ( WebMD ) Treatment of hepatitis B viral ( HBV ) infection depends on how active the virus is and whether you are at risk for liver damage...Treatment of hepatitis B viral ( HBV ) infection depends on how active... Blood and Body Fluid Precautions - Topic Overview ( WebMD ) ...precautions are recommendations designed to prevent the transmission of HIV, hepatitis B virus ( HBV ), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and...the transmission of HIV, hepatitis B virus ( HBV ), hepatitis C... Hepatitis B Virus Tests ( WebMD ) Hepatitis B virus tests look for substances in the blood that show a hepatitis infection is active , ongoing ( chronic ), or has ...Hepatitis B virus ( HBV ) tests check for substances in the blood that... LAMIVUDINE-HBV-ORAL, Epivir HBV ( eMedicineHealth )

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