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Prevalence and clinical characterization of patients with acute hepatitis B induced by lamivudine-resistant strains.
Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology - 1 Apr 2010
Hayashi Kazuhiko, Katano Yoshiaki, Ishigami Masatoshi, Itoh Akihiro, Hirooka Yoshiki, Nakano Isao, Yoshioka Kentaro, Yano Motoyoshi, Toyoda Hidenori, Kumada Takashi, Goto Hidemi
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Acute hepatitis caused by lamivudine (LMV)-resistant strains has not been reported, and the clinical impact of LMV-resistant strains on acute hepatitis is not known. The aim of this study was to investigate the molecular and clinical characteristics of patients with acute hepatitis B caused by LMV-resistant strains. METHODS: Forty-five patients with acute hepatitis B were studied. Hepatitis B...
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