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. 2019 Apr-Jun;9(2):43–47. doi: 10.4103/ajm.AJM_164_18

Table 3:

Statements regarding awareness of clinical signs and symptoms of hepatitis B

Statement Students’ responses (n = 132)
Yes No
What are the signs and symptoms that can be seen in acute hepatitis B infection? 56 (42.4%) 76 (57.6%)
   Fever: 56 (42.42%) 34 (25.8%) 98 (74.2%)
   Loss of appetite: 34 (25.76%) 37 (28.0%) 95 (72.0%)
   Nausea and vomiting: 37 (28.03%) 96 (72.7%) 36 (27.3%)
   Jaundice: 96 (72.72%) 107 (81.1%) 25 (18.9%)
Most of the patients with chronic hepatitis B infection are symptomatic: 65 (49.2%) 67 (50.8%)
Do you think chronic hepatitis B infection can lead to cirrhosis of the liver? 34 (25.8%) 98 (74.24%)
Do you think chronic hepatitis B infection can lead to liver cancer? 56 (42.4%) 76 (57.6%)