Milestones and perspectives in viral hepatitis B
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Relationship between hepatitis B DNA Viral load in the liver and it\'s histology in patient with chronic hepatitis B
Background: Serial measurement of hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA levels in the liver and its relation with liver damage and serum HBV DNA levels are guide to begin and/or end a treatment course. This study evaluated the relationship between liver hepatitis B DNA viral load with liver histology in patients with chronic hepatitis B (HBV). Methods: Thirty patients with chronic anti-Hbe positive ...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Liver International
سال: 2011
ISSN: 1478-3223
DOI: 10.1111/j.1478-3231.2010.02406.x