Which of the following hepatitis viruses can result in chronic infection and the potential development of liver cancer?

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In about 5% to 10% of individuals with hepatitis B virus (HBV),especially patients with immunodeficiencies (e.g. ,AIDS),the disease will progress to a chronic state.An estimated 3.5 million people in the United States have chronic hepatitis C.Each year,8,000 to 10,000 chronically infected patients die of liver-related complications,and 1,000 undergo liver transplantation.Chronic hepatitis C appears to be a slowly progressive,often silent disease.In addition,hepatitis C virus (HCV)may be associated with hepatocellular carcinoma predominantly,if not exclusively,in the setting of cirrhosis.

Which of the Following Hepatitis Viruses Can Result in Chronic