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Hepatitis B virus genotype change in children is closely related to HBeAg/anti-HBe seroconversion.
Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition - 1 Sept 2013
Wirth Stefan, Bortolotti Flavia, Brunert Carl, Postberg Jan, Hensel Kai, Jenke Andreas
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Genotype changes have been observed during long-term follow-up in adults with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. The aim of this study was to assess the frequency and distribution of HBV genotype shifts in treated and untreated European children during the different phases of chronic hepatitis B. METHODS: The initial population consisted of 85 HBeAg-positive children who were...
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