<prompt> Regarding hepatobiliary disease, which of the following statements is true?Hepatitis B is the most common viral cause of cirrhosis worldwideFewer than 5 of patients with chronic hepatitis C will develop cirrhosisIn India, hepatitis B is transmitted primarily by the feco-oral routeHepatitis C is a more frequent cause for fulminant hepatitis than hepatitis B infection  <response>: Hepatitis B is a potentially life-threatening liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus HBV. It is a major global health problem. It can cause chronic infection and puts people at high risk of death from cirrhosis and liver cancer. Ref Davidson 23rd edition pg 868 