Perform the Indicated Operation

question 54

Essay

Perform the indicated operation.

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Definitions:

Hepatitis B

A serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) that can become chronic and lead to liver failure, cancer, or cirrhosis.

HBV Surface Antigen

A protein found on the surface of the hepatitis B virus; its presence in the blood indicates an active HBV infection.

Neonates

Newborn infants, especially those less than four weeks old.

Mongolian Spots

Benign, flat birthmarks with a blueish or bluish-grey coloration, commonly found on infants and usually fading over time.