Hepatitis B: inflammation of the liver
Hepatitis means 'inflammation of the liver'. Hepatitis B (also referred to as hep B) is caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and is a viral infection that can lead to serious illness or death.
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- Topic:
- Target audience:
- General
- Service area:
- VIC
- Published:
- February 2018
- Last reviewed:
- June 2026
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