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Hello, the disease caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in the body. The hepatitis B virus is a hepatotropic virus that primarily exists in liver cells and damages them, leading to liver cell inflammation, necrosis, and fibrosis. Hepatitis B virus infection can be either acute or chronic. Acute hepatitis B can be self-limiting in 90% of adults, while chronic hepatitis B varies in presentation and is classified as chronic hepatitis B carriers or chronic active hepatitis B. The goal of treatment is to maximize long-term suppression of HBV, reduce liver cell inflammatory necrosis and fibrosis, delay and reduce the occurrence of liver decompensation, cirrhosis, HCC, and its complications, thereby improving quality of life and prolonging survival. The administration of hepatitis B immune globulin can block the infection.