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In what country was the Hepatitis B virus first discovered by Barry Blumberg?

  • Nigeria

  • United States

  • India

  • South Korea

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The Hepatitis B virus was first identified in the United States by Dr. Barry Blumberg. His groundbreaking discovery paved the way for the development of diagnostic tests, vaccines, and treatments for hepatitis B, significantly contributing to the prevention and management of the disease worldwide.
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