Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer

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07/13/23

Hepatitis B and C infections cause hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) by replicating in hepatocytes. Inflammation, cell deathand proliferation result. Preventing infection from Hepatitis is important in decreasing the risk for liver cancer. This can be achieved through increasing hygiene standards and vaccination programs.

This video was produced by: Sophia Huynh, Lizvet Luceno, Andrea Malvezzi and Amy Ngo. Responsibility for the accuracy of the content provided resides solely with the authors.

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