Abstract

Hepatitis B is a potentially life-threatening infection caused by the hepatitis B virus. It is the most serious type of viral hepatitis. About 400 million people have the virus, with most of these people living in Asia. Clearly, this is a significant public health and medical problem.

Highlights

  • Hepatitis B is a potentially life-threatening infection caused by the hepatitis B virus

  • About 400 million people have the virus, with most of these people living in Asia

  • In all, 856 patients (698 male and 158 female) were studied. 50% of those who were aware had no knowledge about route of transmission, infectivity, or importance of vaccination

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Introduction

Hepatitis B is a potentially life-threatening infection caused by the hepatitis B virus. It is the most serious type of viral hepatitis. About 400 million people have the virus, with most of these people living in Asia. This is a significant public health and medical problem

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