Hepatitis B Virus Infection
The WHO 2024 report estimated 1.2 million new HBV infections each year and 1.1 million deaths. In 2022, approximately 254 million people were living with chronic HBV infection globally. HBV's largest public health burden comes from chronic…
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The WHO 2024 report estimated 1.2 million new HBV infections each year and 1.1 million deaths. In 2022, approximately 254 million people were living with chronic HBV infection globally. HBV's largest public health burden comes from chronic liver disease, particularly cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. HBV is a major cause of serious acute and chronic liver infection worldwide.