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Approximately how many people are living with a chronic hepatitis B infection?
Approximately how many people are living with a chronic hepatitis B infection?
What is the typical duration of the incubation period of HBV infection?
What is the typical duration of the incubation period of HBV infection?
What percentage of patients with hepatitis B develop icteric hepatitis?
What percentage of patients with hepatitis B develop icteric hepatitis?
What is a common symptom of acute hepatitis B?
What is a common symptom of acute hepatitis B?
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What is the term for the syndrome that may develop before acute hepatitis?
What is the term for the syndrome that may develop before acute hepatitis?
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What is the approximate number of people who die from hepatitis B each year?
What is the approximate number of people who die from hepatitis B each year?
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What is the percentage of patients who develop subclinical or anicteric hepatitis?
What is the percentage of patients who develop subclinical or anicteric hepatitis?
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What is a characteristic of coinfection with other hepatitis viruses or underlying liver disease?
What is a characteristic of coinfection with other hepatitis viruses or underlying liver disease?
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What is a common constitutional symptom of hepatitis B?
What is a common constitutional symptom of hepatitis B?
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