Recent advances in understanding and diagnosing hepatitis B virus infection [version 1; referees: 2 approved]

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infects approximately 240 million individuals worldwide. Recent advances in the virology, immunopathogenesis, and diagnosis of HBV infection are summarized in this review article. The identification of a hepatocyte-specific cellular receptor for HBV, the sodium taurocholate c...

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Main Authors: Slim Fourati, Jean-Michel Pawlotsky
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2016-09-01
Series:F1000Research
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Online Access:http://f1000research.com/articles/5-2243/v1