Laser Technician (International Board of Electrologist Certification) IBEC Board Exam

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Hepatitis B is classified as what type of disease?

Chronic disease
Acute disease
Autoimmune disease
Infectious disease

The correct answer is: Chronic disease

Hepatitis B is classified as an infectious disease. This classification is based on its causative agent, the Hepatitis B virus (HBV), which is transmitted from one person to another through body fluids, including blood. While the disease can lead to chronic infection in some individuals, it is fundamental to recognize its infectious nature due to the mechanism of transmission and the ability to spread between hosts. In the context of the provided options, while chronic disease is a possible outcome of Hepatitis B, the correct classification initially focuses on it being infectious, as it involves infection from a virus. Chronic diseases often arise from long-lasting infections or conditions that may lead to persistent health issues, but they do not inherently describe the nature of how an illness is spread or its causative origin.