Define a hepatitis B virus carrier.
A) Hepatitis B surface antigen-positive person who has liver disease because of a previous hepatitis exposure
B) Person who can transmit hepatitis B virus but may not be outwardly affected by it
C) Hepatitis B surface antibody-positive person, negative for hepatitis B surface antigen
D) Hepatitis B core antibody-positive person, negative for hepatitis B surface antigen

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A carrier can transmit the virus but often does not show symptoms; the carrier remains positive for the antigen marker.

Define a Hepatitis B Virus Carrier