Bloodborne Pathogens: Hepatitis B Virus

What Causes Hepatitis B?

Hepatitis B is caused by the Hepatitis B virus, or HBV.

Following introduction of the virus into a susceptible person, it travels through the blood stream to the liver. Once in the liver the virus will multiply and cause hepatitis (inflammation of the liver).

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