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Hepatitis B is caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV) which is a small DNA virus that infects the liver and causes inflammation. The virus is composed of a nucleocapsid and envelope containing three hepatitis B surface antigens (HBsAgs) that are central to diagnosing HBV infection. The virus is thought to cause liver injury by inducing apoptosis (programmed cell death) in liver cells. Chronic HBV infection, which occurs if the virus is not cleared by the body, can result in cirrhosis, liver failure, liver ca
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