"Hepatitis B" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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INFLAMMATION of the LIVER in humans caused by a member of the ORTHOHEPADNAVIRUS genus, HEPATITIS B VIRUS. It is primarily transmitted by parenteral exposure, such as transfusion of contaminated blood or blood products, but can also be transmitted via sexual or intimate personal contact.
Descriptor ID |
D006509
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MeSH Number(s) |
C02.256.430.400 C02.440.435 C06.552.380.705.437
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2008 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2009 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
2010 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2012 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Hepatitis B" by people in Profiles.
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Correlates of hepatitis B virus and HIV knowledge among gay and bisexual homeless young adults in Hollywood. Am J Mens Health. 2013 Jan; 7(1):18-26.
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Hepatitis A/B vaccine completion among homeless adults with history of incarceration. J Forensic Nurs. 2012 Mar; 8(1):13-22.
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Predictors of hepatitis knowledge improvement among methadone maintained clients enrolled in a hepatitis intervention program. J Community Health. 2010 Aug; 35(4):423-32.
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Impact of prison status on HIV-related risk behaviors. AIDS Behav. 2011 Feb; 15(2):340-6.
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The prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen and anti-hepatitis B core antibody in Iran: a population-based study. Arch Iran Med. 2009 May; 12(3):225-31.
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Feasibility of completing an accelerated vaccine series for homeless adults. J Viral Hepat. 2009 Sep; 16(9):666-73.
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Effects of a nurse-managed program on hepatitis A and B vaccine completion among homeless adults. Nurs Res. 2009 Jan-Feb; 58(1):13-22.
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Long-term efficacy of hepatitis B vaccination in healthcare workers of Oil Company Hospital, Tehran, Iran (1989-2005). Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2008 Feb; 20(2):131-4.