Hepatitis B

The hepatitis B virus is hepatotropic virus that can produce a variety of c linical syndromes in infants to elderly adults. World-wide, hepatitis B is a leading cause of fulminant hepatic failure, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Recent advances have led to effective antiviral treatments, usi ng interferon and nucleoside analogues. Highly effective vaccinations also are widely used that may lead to eradication of this life-threatening virus .