Dave Has Recently Been Diagnosed with Hepatitis B

question 56

Multiple Choice

Dave has recently been diagnosed with hepatitis B. Given current knowledge and statistics related to this disease, Dave's most likely prognosis is that he will

• A) recover and become noninfectious.
• B) quickly overcome symptoms but remain permanently contagious.
• C) develop serious liver damage within the first weeks of infection.
• D) develop a chronic illness, but an extended treatment period will eliminate the virus.
• E) develop a chronic illness, likely leading to liver cancer.

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The main or midsection (shaft) of a long bone, which is typically hollow and contains marrow.

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