Changes in viral load and HBsAg and HBeAg status with age in HBV chronic carriers in The Gambia

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Little is known about changes in hepatitis B viral load (HBV DNA) in relation to age in Africa. The aim of this study is to determine the natural course of HBV chronic infection, particularly in relation to sequential changes in seru...

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Main Authors: Crozier Sarah, Sande van der Marianne AB, McConkey Samuel J, Mendy Maimuna E, Kaye Steve, Jeffries David, Hall Andrew J, Whittle Hilton C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-04-01
Series:Virology Journal
Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/5/1/49