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Association of core promoter mutations of hepatitis B virus and viral load is different in HBeAg(+) and HBeAg(-) patients.
World journal of gastroenterology - 14 Feb 2011
Utama Andi, Siburian Marlinang Diarta, Purwantomo Sigit, Intan Mariana Destila Bayu, Kurniasih Tri Shinta, Gani Rino Alvani, Achwan Wenny Astuti, Arnelis, Lelosutan Syafruddin A R, Lukito Benyamin, Harmono Tantoro, Zubir Nasrul, Julius, Soemohardjo Soewignjo, Lesmana Laurentius Adrianus, Sulaiman Ali, Tai Susan
Abstract excerpt
AIM: To identify the prevalence of hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg) and to assess the association of hepatitis B virus (HBV) core promoter mutations and viral load in Indonesian patients. METHODS: Sixty-four patients with chronic hepatitis, 65 with liver cirrhosis and 50 with hepatocellular carcinoma were included in this study. HBeAg and hepatitis B e antibody (HBeAb) tests were performed using enzyme-linked...
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