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6. Acute vs. Chronic Hepatitis B

There are two types of HBV. Acute is a short-lived version of the infection that lasts less than six months. On the other hand, a long-lasting condition is known as chronic hepatitis B. The infection is longer than six months and lingers. It can last a lifetime and lead to more serious liver illnesses. Infants or children under the age of five who get hepatitis B have a higher chance of developing chronic hepatitis B. It can even go undetected and undiagnosed for decades.

Acute vs. Chronic Hepatitis B
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