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What are the characteristics of of Hepatitis B?

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Route of infection via blood, sexual contact, saliva, urine, breast milk4-12 week incubation periodChronic infection affect up to 10% of pateints and 90% of newbornsVaccine available, treatment is minimally effective.Up to 30% of patients may become chronic carriers; patients are asymptomatic and without signs of liver disease. Approx. 1-2% of patients die.

Front	What are the characteristics of of Hepatitis B?
Back	Route of infection via blood, sexual contact, saliva, urine, breast milk 4-12 week incubation period Chronic infection affect up to 10% of pateints and 90% of newborns Vaccine available, treatment is minimally effective. Up to 30% of patients may become chronic carriers; patients are asymptomatic and without signs of liver disease. Approx. 1-2% of patients die.

Patients Infection Chronic Characteristics Hepatitis B Route Blood