Article
Natural history of hepatitis B virus infection: pediatric perspective.
Journal of gastroenterology - 1 Jan 2011
Ni Yen-Hsuan
Abstract excerpt
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is an important disease globally. Chronic HBV infection may result in serious complications. Its transmission may be either perinatal or horizontal. Perinatal transmission is particularly important after the implementation of a universal vaccination program. Through either route, chronic carrier status is usually established in early childhood. The course of the disease course is...
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