Immunopathogenesis of Hepatitis B Virus Infection and Related Complications
Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is a serious consequence of hepatitis B virus (HBV), which infects and replicates in the liver. It is characterised by prolonged hepatitis B surface antigen seropositivity; this can lead to both cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The infection begins when HBV bin...
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| Language: | English |
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European Medical Journal
2016-05-01
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| Series: | European Medical Journal Hepatology |
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| Online Access: | http://emjreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/Immunopathogenesis-of-Hepatitis-B-Virus-Infection-and-Related-Complications.pdf |