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Photos of the Disease
A few sample images from the Public Health Image Library
Photo ID#: 10755
Transmission electron micrograph of hepatitis B virions, also known as Dane particles.
Photo ID#: 5631
This electron micrograph reveals the presence of hepatitis-B virus HBV "Dane particles", or virions.
Images of People Affected by the Diseases
An example of an image from the Public Health Image Library
Photo ID#:5606
This female Cambodian patient presented with a distended abdomen due to a hepatoma resulting from chronic hepatitis B infection.
From the Immunization Action Coalition

Section of liver damaged by HBV. Note the enlarged cells and blistering of the capsular surface.

Section of liver damaged by HBV. Note the enlarged cells and blistering of the capsular surface.
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Content last reviewed on May 20, 2011
Content Source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases