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The clinical implications of hepatitis B virus genotype: Recent advances.
Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology - 1 Jan 2011
Lin Chih-Lin, Kao Jia-Horng
Abstract excerpt
Outcomes of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection are heterogeneous. Estimates of annual incidence of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are 2-10% and 1-3%, respectively. Several viral factors, including HBV genotype, viral load and specific viral mutations, have been associated with disease progression. Among these, HBV genotype is not only predictive of clinical outcomes but has also been...
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