Article
Hepatitis B virus genotypes in the United States: results of a nationwide study.
Gastroenterology - 1 Aug 2003
Chu Chi-Jen, Keeffe Emmet B, Han Steven-Huy, Perrillo Robert P, Min Albert D, Soldevila-Pico Consuelo, Carey William, Brown Robert S, Luketic Velimir A, Terrault Norah, Lok Anna S F
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) genotypes may be related to severity of liver disease and treatment response. The aims of this nationwide study were to determine the prevalence of HBV genotypes in the United States and the association between HBV genotypes and patient demographics, mode of infection, and clinical status. METHODS: A total of 694 consecutive chronic HBV-infected patients seen in 17 U.S....
Topics
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Cross-Sectional Studies
- Female
- Genotype
- Hepatitis B e Antigens
- Hepatitis B virus
- Hepatitis B, Chronic
- Humans
