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Hantavirus infection

A hantavirus infection is a zoonotic disease caused by viruses of the genus Orthohantavirus. The pathogens are primarily transmitted to humans by infected rodents. The disease may be asymptomatic or cause severe clinical manifestations involving the kidneys or lungs.

HBV

The hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a coated DNA virus that causes hepatitis B infection.

HCV

The hepatitis C virus (HCV) causes inflammation of the liver.

Helicobacter pylori

Helicobacter pylori is a Gram-negative bacterium causing inflammation and ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract.

Hepatitis

Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver that can be caused by viruses, autoimmune reactions, medications, or other harmful substances.

HepNet Study-House

The German Liver Foundation’s HepNet Study-House is a platform for planning, coordinating, and conducting clinical trials on liver diseases, particularly hepatitis.

Heterovirulence

Heterovirulence refers to the simultaneous presence of subpopulations with varying levels of virulence within a single infection.

HIV

HIV is the human immunodeficiency virus, which infects important cells of the human immune system. In an HIV infected person, the immunodeficiency disease AIDS can develop.

Hospital pathogens

The term “hospital pathogens” is commonly used to refer to pathogens that can cause infections associated with a hospital stay or treatment.

Host control

Host control comprises the immune reactions of an infected host to an infection.