Abstract

Hepatitis B is an infectious disease caused by the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) that affects the liver. The virus is transmitted by exposure to infectious blood or body fluids. Given the chronic nature of HBV infection and changes that can occur, lifelong monitoring for complications, such as development of cirrhosis or hepatocellular carcinoma even in the absence of cirrhosis, or viral reactivation requiring commencement of antiviral suppression.