Article
Hepatitis B genotypes correlate with clinical outcomes in patients with chronic hepatitis B.
Gastroenterology - 1 Mar 2000
Kao J H, Chen P J, Lai M Y, Chen D S
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Six genotypes (A-F) of hepatitis B virus (HBV) have been identified; however, the genotype-related differences in the pathogenicity of HBV remain unknown. Therefore, we investigated the prevalence of HBV genotypes in Taiwan and the association between distinct genotypes and severity of liver disease in a cross-sectional study. METHODS: Using a molecular method, HBV genotypes were determined in...
Topics
- Adult
- Aged
- Aging
- Carcinoma, Hepatocellular
- Cross-Sectional Studies
- Female
- Genotype
- Hepatitis B virus
- Hepatitis B, Chronic
- Humans
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Liver Neoplasms
