Chronic Hepatitis B: Symptoms and Progression
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Approximately how many people are living with a chronic hepatitis B infection?

  • 100 million
  • 300 million (correct)
  • 200 million
  • 400 million
  • What is the typical duration of the incubation period of HBV infection?

  • One to four months (correct)
  • One to two weeks
  • Six months to one year
  • Two to six months
  • What percentage of patients with hepatitis B develop icteric hepatitis?

  • More than 50%
  • More than 70%
  • Less than 30% (correct)
  • Less than 20%
  • What is a common symptom of acute hepatitis B?

    <p>Right upper quadrant discomfort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the syndrome that may develop before acute hepatitis?

    <p>Serum sickness-like syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate number of people who die from hepatitis B each year?

    <p>1 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of patients who develop subclinical or anicteric hepatitis?

    <p>At least 70%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of coinfection with other hepatitis viruses or underlying liver disease?

    <p>More severe symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common constitutional symptom of hepatitis B?

    <p>Nausea</p> Signup and view all the answers

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