Hepatitis B Virus
The hepatitis B virus (HBV) causes
inflammation of the liver. The virus is recognizable under magnification by the
round, infectious “Dane particles” accompanied by tube-shaped, empty viral
envelopes. Symptoms of hepatitis B infection include jaundice and a flulike
illness, while chronic infection can lead to serious problems such as cirrhosis
and cancer of the liver.
Institute Pasteur/CNRI/Phototake
NYC
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