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HepatitisB Virus (HBV) is a ubiquitous partially double stranded DNA virus. The
infectious virus consists of an outer envelope (HBsAg). The HBsAg is the first
sero-marker and one of the most useful markers of active or chronic hepatitis B
infection. Vertical transmission from infected mother to neonate is common in
Africa and Asia leading to carrier state for life. Horizontal transmission
occurs particularly in children through minor abrasions or close contact with
other children, and HBV can survive on household articles for prolonged periods
so transmission may be possible.
HepatitisB disease is widely spread and needs much attention from the medical community.
It is highly contagious and has been discovered to be 50 to 100 times more
contagious than the HIV virus and can resist any antibody produced by our
defense system. Only people who have been vaccinated successfully or those who
have developed anti-HBs antibodies after HBV infection are immune to HBV
infection
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