Hepatitis B Virus: Temperature Inactivation and Body's Defense

The hepatitis B virus (HBV) can be inactivated at temperatures in the range of 160 °C (320 °F) to 180 °C (356 °F) for at least one minute. This temperature range is typically not achievable within the human body, which means that the body's own defenses and treatments are typically required to clear the infection.