A population-based study to investigate host genetic factors associated with hepatitis B infection and pathogenesis in the Chinese population

A population-based study to investigate host genetic factors associated with hepatitis B infection and pathogenesis in the Chinese population

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a significant public health problem that may lead to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Approximately 30% of the world's population has been infected with H...

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Main Authors: O'Brien Stephen J, Sun Shan, An Ping, Guan Li, Zeng Zheng, Winkler Cheryl A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-01-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/8/1

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