Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Genotype: A Significant Risk Factor in Determining which Patients with Chronic HBV Infection should Undergo Surveillance for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: The Hepatitis B Alaska (HEP-B-AK) Study.
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DOI: 10.1002/hep.32065
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS Information is limited regarding hepatitis B virus (HBV) genotype and the outcome of chronic HBV (CHB) infection. We examined HBV genotype on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) occurrence in Alaska Native (AN) persons with… read more here.
Keywords: risk; hcc; hepatitis; genotype ... See more keywords
Comparison of intracellular responses between HBV genotype A and C infection in human hepatocyte chimeric mice
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DOI: 10.1007/s00535-019-01558-w
Abstract: Background and aimsThe clinical course and responsiveness to antiviral treatments differs among hepatitis B virus (HBV) genotypes. However, the cause of these differences is unclear. In the present study, we compared mRNA expression profiles in… read more here.
Keywords: infection; genotype infection; hbv genotype; chimeric mice ... See more keywords
Clinical significance of quantitative e antigen in a cohort of hepatitis B virus‐infected children and adults in North America
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DOI: 10.1111/jvh.13520
Abstract: Background: In chronic hepatitis B (CHB) viral infection, e antigen positivity (HBeAg+) is associated with high levels of viral replication and infectivity. Furthermore, HBeAg‐positive CHB is associated with a liver disease spectrum ranging from none… read more here.
Keywords: hepatitis; age; antigen; clinical significance ... See more keywords
Not uncommon: HBV genotype G co‐infections among healthy European HBV carriers with genotype A and E infection
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DOI: 10.1111/liv.14884
Abstract: HBV genotype G (HBV/G) is mainly found in co‐infections with other HBV genotypes and was identified as an independent risk factor for liver fibrosis. This study aimed to analyse the prevalence of HBV/G co‐infections in… read more here.
Keywords: hbv; healthy european; hbv carriers; european hbv ... See more keywords
Distribution of hepatitis B virus genotypes in the general population of Myanmar via nationwide study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12879-020-05269-z
Abstract: Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections are a severe health concern worldwide. HBV is a DNA virus with a rapid rate of mutation. Based on heterogeneity of the nucleotide sequence, the HBV strains are divided… read more here.
Keywords: hepatitis; general population; hbv; genotype ... See more keywords