Medicine Hepatitis B remains in latent period for a long time but still there is increased risk of HCC, what is the cause of this transformation? A Inability to induce inflammation to remove organism B High level of transaminase C High rate of proliferation of hepatocyte D Risk of integration of viral DNA with host DNA. 💡 Explanation Hepatitis B remains in latent period for a long time but still there is increased risk of HCC, what is the cause of this transformation? ✓ Correct Answer: D. Risk of integration of viral DNA with host DNA.