Vertical transmission (VT) is the primary route of transmission of viral hepatitis in children. The rate of VT ranges from 1-28% with hepatitis B virus (HBV) and 3-15% with hepatitis C virus (HCV). VT for both viruses can occur during the intrauterine or peripartum period. VT of HBV primarily occurs by intrauterine transmission (IUT). Hepatitis B surface antigen is unable to cross the placenta ...

 ABSTRACT Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in patients who lack detectable hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) is called occult hepatitis B infection. Such infections have been frequently identified in patients with chronic hepatitis Cliver disease, but their prevalence is not known. Methods: 207 patients with chronic hepatitis C who were HCV -RNA and antiHCV positive were stu...

context occult hepatitis b (ohb), or persistent hbv dna in patients who are hepatitis b surface antigen (hbsag) negative, is a recently recognized entity. in an attempt to summarize the issues, this review presents an overview of the current proposed hypothesis on the clinical relevance and also updates the knowledge on the classification of ohb in different clinical settings. evidence acquisit...

This study aimed to explore the effect of kushenin combined with adefovir dipivoxil on the load of hepatitis B virus DNA (HBV-DNA) in serum, in immune functions and in liver functions of patients with chronic hepatitis B. A sample of 80 patients with chronic hepatitis B was selected who were admitted to Weifang People's Hospital for treatment between January, 2013 and December, 2015. They were ...

Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a chronic inflammatory process occurring in the hepatocytes, predominantly affecting females. We report an unusual presentation of AIH 28-year-old woman who was admitted with upper abdominal pain, vomiting, and fever for two weeks duration. Her imaging studies revealed multiple lesions liver suggestive infarctions. Laboratory investigations anaemia, thrombocytopeni...