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A form of hepatitis that attacks the liver, and can be transmitted through contact with infected body fluids. Symptoms include nausea, fever, vomiting, headaches, dark urine and jaundice. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) can result in death if not treated, but a vaccine is available to prevent infection.


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