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Hepatitis B is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis B virus. Most hepatitis B infections clear up within 1-2 months without treatment. When the infection lasts more than six months, it can develop into chronic hepatitis B, which can lead to:
* Chronic inflammation of the liver
* Cirrhosis (scarring of the liver)
* Liver cancer
* Liver failure
* Death
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