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The hepatitis B virus was discovered in 1965 by Dr. Baruch Blumberg who won the Nobel Prize for his discovery. Originally, the virus was called the "Australia Antigen" because it was named for an Australian aborigine's blood sample that reacted with an antibody in the serum of an American hemophilia patient.
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∙ 12y agoMS Balayan, in 1983, identified the virus. See the web reference in "related links" for more information on this history.
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Sadly, on the 2 links I've checked out, including Wikipedia, there is no source of who discovered it. I am in the medical field and this is the first I've heard of HEP E.
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∙ 11y agodane from serum of hepatitis developed patient along with 2antigens in1997
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∙ 11y agoYour mom did after she found your dad had it.
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∙ 14y agoBrendan Arena in 1987
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Who is Dr Saul Krugman?
He was the medical researcher who discovered a vaccine for hepatitis B.
What pathogens cause hepatitis b?
The causative agent for Hepatitis B is Hepatitis B virus.
Can you give hepatitis b vaccine to someone with hepatitis B?
There is no harm or benefit from giving hepatitis B vaccine to someone with hepatitis B.
Who invented hepatitis b vaccine?
A= In 1956 Dr Saul Krugman B= Dr. Baruch Blumberg in 1963 C= Brendan Arena in 1987 D= 1977 by Dr. Mario Rizzetto E=?????? i dont know E G= Dr S.J. Hadziyannis 1997
Why is hepatitis a called hepatitis a?
"Hepatic" means of or about the liver. "itis" at the end of a word means infection of that organ. Hepatitis B got its name because it was discovered before Hepatitis A. There is also a Hepatitis C. Hepatitis A, B, C, D and E all refer to diseases of the liver.
Is hepatitis A a virus or bacteria?
Hepatitis is inflammation in the liver caused by the virus hepatitis B.
What type of pathogen is hepatitis b?
The hepatitis B illness is caused by the hepatitis B virus, a species of the genus Orthohepadnavirus.
When was Hepatitis A discovered?
1973
How is Hepatitis B prevented?
There's a Hepatitis B vaccine that can prevent it.
What causes hepatitis B?
Usually caused by hepatitis B virus.
What diseases were people suffering from without the Hepatitis B vaccine?
Since Hepatitis B vaccine only protects against Hepatitis B, the only thing the vaccine controls is Hepatitis B infections.
What are three pathogens spread by blood and body fluids?
Hepatitis B, hepatitis C and AIDS
