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Hepatitis B virus genotypes and extrahepatic manifestations.
Journal of hepatology - 1 Nov 2005
Cacoub Patrice, Saadoun David, Bourlière Marc, Khiri Hacene, Martineau Agnes, Benhamou Yves, Varastet Marina, Pol Stanislas, Thibault Vincent, Rotily Michel, Halfon Philippe
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND/AIMS: This study aimed at correlating the presence of extrahepatic manifestations with hepatitis B virus (HBV) genotypes in patients with chronic HBV infection. METHODS: This was a national (France), multicenter, retrospective, cross-sectional study. HBV genotypes were determined in 190 patients HBsAg-positive for at least 6 months and documented before any treatment. RESULTS: Patients were aged...
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