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Hepatitis B: inflammation of the liver

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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