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What is the typical duration of the incubation period after HBV infection?
What is the typical duration of the incubation period after HBV infection?
- Four to six months
- One to twelve months
- One to four months (correct)
- Up to six months
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?
- Up to 750,000
- Up to 500,000
- Up to 1 million (correct)
- Up to 1.5 million
What is a common symptom of the prodromal phase before acute hepatitis develops?
What is a common symptom of the prodromal phase before acute hepatitis develops?
- Fever (correct)
- Nausea
- Jaundice
- Right upper quadrant discomfort
How many people worldwide are estimated to have a chronic hepatitis B infection?
How many people worldwide are estimated to have a chronic hepatitis B infection?