Article
[Advancement of researches on relationship between hepatitis B virus and severe hepatitis B].
Sheng wu yi xue gong cheng xue za zhi = Journal of biomedical engineering = Shengwu yixue gongchengxue zazhi - 1 Aug 2009
Sun Hui, Tang Hong
Abstract excerpt
Approximately 1% of patients infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV) develops severe hepatitis B, which is characterized by rapid destruction of liver parenchyma. The case fatality rates of HBV-induced severe hepatitis B in China range between 60% and 80%. In other words, more than half of the patients with severe hepatitis B ultimately require liver transplantation or die of liver failure. The pathogenesis of...
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