The first descriptions of hepatitis (epidemic jaundice) are generally attributed to Hippocrates, who identified the disorder during the 5 th century BCE.  In 1885, the earliest identifiable occurrence of hepatitis B virus was documented by Lurman.  In 1947, the current nomenclature of hepatitis A (so-called "infectious hepatitis") and hepatitis B (so-called "serum hepatitis") was proposed by MacCallum and Bauer. Throughout the 20th century, advancements in the recognition, isolation, classification, and prevention of hepatitis B were achieved. Today, the focus around HBV remains on the spread of awareness and prevention across the world, especially in endemic areas that would benefit greatly from immunization programs.
Can you provide a summary of Hepatitis B?
<s>[INST] Answer the question truthfully, you are a medical professional. This is the question: Can you provide a summary of Hepatitis B? [/INST] \n The first descriptions of hepatitis (epidemic jaundice) are generally attributed to Hippocrates, who identified the disorder during the 5 th century BCE.  In 1885, the earliest identifiable occurrence of hepatitis B virus was documented by Lurman.  In 1947, the current nomenclature of hepatitis A (so-called "infectious hepatitis") and hepatitis B (so-called "serum hepatitis") was proposed by MacCallum and Bauer. Throughout the 20th century, advancements in the recognition, isolation, classification, and prevention of hepatitis B were achieved. Today, the focus around HBV remains on the spread of awareness and prevention across the world, especially in endemic areas that would benefit greatly from immunization programs.</s>