What is another word for Hepatitis B Virus?
Pronunciation: [hˌɛpɐtˈa͡ɪtɪs bˈiː vˈa͡ɪɹəs] (IPA) 
Hepatitis B virus is a common health disorder that affects millions of people globally. Hepatitis B virus has several scientific and non-scientific synonyms, including HBV, Serum Hepatitis, Serum Hepatitis B, and B Virus Hepatitis. Clinically, doctors also refer to Hepatitis B virus as HBsAg-type hepatitis, as this viral infection targets the surface antigen of the infected host. Additionally, other common scientific synonyms include 'hepatitis B surface antigen' and 'hepatitis type B, formerly.' Alternative terms relating to this health condition include Chronic Hepatitis B, acute hepatitis B, and fulminant hepatitis B. Common names used in different countries include viral hepatitis B, inclusion hepatitis, and duck hepatitis B virus.
