Understanding hepatitis B, producer, Valentina Karantoni ; writer, Phyllis Kramer ; ITV, Information Television Network
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Understanding hepatitis B, producer, Valentina Karantoni ; writer, Phyllis Kramer ; ITV, Information Television Network
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eng
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videorecording
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Understanding hepatitis B
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123551766
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producer, Valentina Karantoni ; writer, Phyllis Kramer ; ITV, Information Television Network
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23
Summary
Explains that hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, usually caused by an attacking virus. Focuses on Hepatitis B, one of the most widespread and serious infectious diseases in the world. Explains that Hepatitis B is usually transmitted sexually or through other close bodily contact. Examines what distinguishes HBV from other hepatitis strains, how it can infect the human body and still go undetected for decades, and how it can be prevented with vaccines. Outlines both successful and tragic case studies and discusses the public health benefits of HBV education and immunization programs
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