Low Viral Load Does Not Exclude Significant Liver Damage in Patients with Chronic HBV Infection in Bangladesh

Background: In general, it is assumed that patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection with high viral load exhibit increased liver damages. Accordingly, the treatment guidelines emphasize on reducing viral load in chronic HBV carriers. The ethical and scientific basis of these observat...

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Main Authors: Mamun Al-Mahtab, Salimur Rahman, M Kamal, Ananta Shrestha, SM Fazle Akbar, Fazal Karim, Swapan Chandra Dhar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University 2009-11-01
Series:Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Journal
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Online Access:https://www.banglajol.info/index.php/BSMMUJ/article/view/3693