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VA National Clinical Public Health Programs — Hepatitis C

www.hepatitis.va.gov

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Basics

What is hepatitis B?

Hepatitis B is a disease that affects your liver. It is caused by the hepatitis B virus. Most people who get hepatitis B can get rid of the virus on their own. But others can develop chronic (or lifelong) hepatitis B.