Microbiology with Diseases by Body System, Books a la Carte Edition & Modified Mastering Microbiology with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card
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Author: Robert W. Bauman Ph.D.
Publisher: PEARSON
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The term hepatitis is known as inflammation of the liver. It is caused by viruses, infection, and toxin. The most common viral hepatitis are HAV, HCV, and HBV. HBV spread through sexual contacts and blood transfusions. Chronic HBV infection lead to liver failure and liver cancer.
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Microbiology with Diseases by Body System, Books a la Carte Edition & Modified Mastering Microbiology with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card
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