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Factors affecting the natural decay of hepatitis B surface antigen in children with chronic hepatitis B virus infection during long-term follow-up.
The Journal of pediatrics - 1 Oct 2014
Chiu Yu-Chun, Liao Shu-Fen, Wu Jia-Feng, Lin Chun-Yin, Lee Wen-Chung, Chen Huey-Ling, Ni Yen-Hsuan, Hsu Hong-Yuan, Chang Mei-Hwei
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the factors predicting spontaneous clearance of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) in a long-term, prospectively followed cohort from childhood into adult life. STUDY DESIGN: Children with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection without treatment were followed longitudinally every 6 months. At each visit, liver profiles and HBV markers were assessed. Hepatitis B vaccination history...
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