hepatitis B

noun

Pathology.

1. a form of hepatitis caused by a DNA virus hepatitis B virus, or HBV that persists in the blood, characterized by a long incubation period: usually transmitted by sexual contact or by injection or ingestion of infected blood or other bodily fluids.

hepatitis B

noun

1. Former name: serum hepatitis. a form of hepatitis caused by a virus transmitted by infected blood (as in transfusions), contaminated hypodermic needles, sexual contact, or by contact with any other body fluid

Word History and Origins

Origin of hepatitis B¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

On 18 September the CDC's new vaccine advisory panel is due to meet to discuss Covid vaccines and other shots, including for hepatitis B and the RSV virus.

From BBC

Florida currently requires vaccinations for students attending public schools, including protection against measles, mumps, chickenpox, hepatitis B and polio.

From Salon

He said it would be reviewed whether it was "wise" to give the hepatitis B vaccines to newborns, a shot proven safe and effective at preventing the infection that causes liver cancer.

From BBC

All blood donations have been screened for HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C since September 1991.

From BBC

In August, she spoke out on X against CDC guidelines that all infants should receive a dose of hepatitis B vaccine at birth.

From Los Angeles Times