Significance of viral status on occurrence of hepatitis B-related hepatocellular carcinoma.

doi:10.3748/wjg.v20.i20.5999

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Significance of viral status on occurrence of hepatitis B-related hepatocellular carcinoma.

World journal of gastroenterology - 28 May 2014

Qu Li-Shuai, Zhou Guo-Xiong

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Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a challenging global health problem, with more than 350 million people chronically infected and at risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Interactions that occur among host, environmental, and viral factors determine the natural course and pre...

Topics

Carcinoma, Hepatocellular
DNA, Viral
Genotype
Hepatitis B Surface Antigens
Hepatitis B e Antigens
Hepatitis B virus
Hepatitis B, Chronic
Humans
Liver Neoplasms
Mutation
Risk Factors
Viral Load

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