HBV Reactivation in Patients Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Narrative Review

HBV reactivation (HBVr) can occur due to the ability of HBV to remain latent in the liver as covalently closed circular DNA and by the capacity of HBV to alter the immune system of the infected individuals. HBVr can occur in patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) with a c...

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Main Authors: Giuseppe Gentile, Guido Antonelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-11-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
hbv
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/11/11/1049