var glossary = { "chronic hepatitis B" : "A long-term hepatitis B virus infection of the liver. A person who has had the hepatitis B virus for more than 6 months is said to have a chronic infection. Chronic hepatitis B may last a lifetime.",

"chronic (or long-term) hepatitis B" : "A long-term hepatitis B virus infection of the liver. A person who has had the hepatitis B virus for more than 6 months is said to have a chronic infection. Chronic hepatitis B may last a lifetime.",

"Chronic (long-term) hepatitis B" : "A long-term hepatitis B virus infection of the liver. A person who has had the hepatitis B virus for more than 6 months is said to have a chronic infection. Chronic hepatitis B may last a lifetime.",

 "hepatitis B virus (HBV)" : "The virus that causes hepatitis B. HBV can be spread through blood and infected bodily fluids. Hepatitis B can be passed from mother to child.",

"resistance" : "The ability of a virus to change in order to survive against a treatment that once prevented the virus from making copies of itself. Viruses are smart. They can change from copy to copy in order to make a medicine less effective over time. This can be a serious concern in the treatment of chronic (or long-term) diseases such as chronic hepatitis B. That's why recent guidelines recommend choosing chronic hepatitis B virus-reducing medicines that have a low rate of resistance.", 

"inflammation" : "A localized protective reaction of tissue to irritation, injury, or infection. Inflammation may cause pain, redness, swelling, and sometimes loss of function.",

"scarring" : "Scar tissue can form in the liver because of injury or long-term disease. It can replace healthy tissue and block the flow of blood. Over time, this can cause your liver to stop working the way it should.",

"liver biopsy" : "A test in which your doctor uses a special needle to remove a tiny piece of tissue from your liver. He or she then examines it under a microscope for signs of inflammation or damage.",

"ultrasound" : "An imaging test that uses the reflection of high-frequency sound ways to show pictures of organs inside the body. An ultrasound can help your doctor to see any abnormalities on the surface of your liver.",

"viral load blood test" : "A test that measures the amount of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in your blood and can indicate active viral replication.", 

"cirrhosis" : "A long-term disease that causes scarring and hardening of the liver. Cirrhosis can cause your liver to stop working properly or to shut down altogether.",

"fibrosis" : "(hepatic): The growth of fibrous tissue in the liver. Fibrosis usually occurs where there has been liver damage. Over time, it can lead to cirrhosis, an even more serious liver disease.",

"liver cancer" : "Cancer that either starts in the liver (primary liver cancer) or spreads to the liver from another area of the body (secondary cancer). Chronic hepatitis B causes about 80% of all primary liver cancers.",

"virus" : "A germ that causes a sickness. The flu is an example of a virus. Viruses can be spread from person to person.",

"liver failure" : "When your liver stops working. This is a medical emergency. You need your liver to survive.", 

"ALT" : "(Alanine Aminotransferase) A liver enzyme that can indicate liver damage.",

"hepatitis A" : "A type of hepatitis A that is caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). Hepatitis A is an acute infection only and most people recover fully within 6 to 10 weeks. However, HAV infection can be especially harmful to a person already infected with hepatitis B. The hepatitis A virus is spread mainly through feces and contaminated food and water. There is a vaccine available to prevent HAV.",

"viral load" : "HBV DNA (also called viral load) test: A test that measures the amount of hepatitis B virus in your blood and can indicate active viral replication.",

"jaundice" :  "A yellowing of the eyes or skin. Jaundice occurs when too much bilirubin (a pigment that is produced when the liver breaks down old red blood cells) builds up in your body. Call your doctor right away if your eyes or skin appear yellow. This is a sign that your liver is not working properly."

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