Term: Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2011-05-05

Definition:

A virus that causes hepatitis B.

Related concepts 

• Hepatitis B - Method of Identification

Related terms 

• Hepatitis
• Hepatitis B
• Hepatitis B Serology Testing in First Trimester

References 

• Hilderman T, Katz A, Derksen S, McGowan K, Chateau D, Kurbis C, Allison S, Reimer JN. Manitoba Immunization Study. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2011. [Report] [Summary] (View)