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What is the primary target organ of Hepatitis B?
Liver
How is Hepatitis B virus (HBV) transmitted?
Contact with infected blood or body fluids
What is the composition of the viral core of HBV?
Partially double-stranded, circular DNA
What is the function of HBsAg (surface antigen) in HBV?
Triggers immune response
How can Hepatitis B infection be prevented?
Vaccination
Study Notes
Hepatitis B Infection
- The primary target organ of Hepatitis B is the liver.
Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
- HBV is transmitted through:
- Infected blood and blood products
- Contaminated needles or syringes
- Mother-to-child transmission during pregnancy or childbirth
- Unprotected sex with an infected person
Composition of HBV Viral Core
- The viral core of HBV is composed of:
- Hepatitis B core antigen (HBcAg)
- Hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg)
Function of HBsAg (Surface Antigen)
- HBsAg is the surface antigen of HBV that:
- Facilitates viral attachment and entry into host cells
- Triggers immune response, inducing production of antibodies against HBV
Prevention of Hepatitis B Infection
- Hepatitis B infection can be prevented through:
- Vaccination against HBV
- Screening of blood and blood products
- Safe sex practices
- Proper sterilization of medical equipment
Test your knowledge of the structural morphology of the Hepatitis B virus with this quiz. Explore the key components and features of the virus, including its outer envelope, core, and antigens. Gain insights into the structural aspects that contribute to the pathogenicity of Hepatitis B.
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