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Viral liver inflammation spread through blood and body fluids
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This archived Doctordle case was published on 2026-05-22. It presents "Viral liver inflammation spread through blood and body fluids" as a Medium Infectious Disease puzzle. The final answer is Hepatitis B.
Answer
Hepatitis B
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Six clues
Clue 1
A 36-year-old has fatigue, nausea, and yellowing of the eyes.
Clue 2
Blood tests show liver inflammation.
Clue 3
The virus can spread through blood, semen, or other body fluids.
Clue 4
A vaccine exists to prevent this infection.
Clue 5
The infection can be short term or long term.
Clue 6
The answer is a lettered viral hepatitis caused by HBV.
Plain-language explanation
Hepatitis B is a viral infection that can cause acute or chronic liver inflammation. It spreads through contact with infected blood or body fluids and is vaccine-preventable.
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