Occult HBV infection in patients with autoimmune hepatitis: A virological and clinical study

Background/Purpose: Occult HBV infection (OBI) could have serious clinical consequences in patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy. We aimed to investigate the prevalence of OBI in Chinese patients with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) and to analyze its clinical and virological features. Methods: 10...

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Main Authors: Xin-xin Chen, Kuan-hui Xiang, Hai-ping Zhang, Xiang-sha Kong, Chun-yang Huang, Yan-min Liu, Jin-li Lou, Zu-hua Gao, Hui-ping Yan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-12-01
Series:Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1684118219300465