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Molecular Epidemiology of Hepatitis D Virus in the North-East Region of Romania.
Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) - 13 Sept 2024
Grecu Laura Iulia, Pavel-Tanasa Mariana, Matei Lilia, Sultana Camelia, Ruta Simona Maria, Grecu Razvan Ioan, Ursu Ramona Gabriela, Cianga Petru, Iancu Luminita Smaranda
Abstract excerpt
The hepatitis D virus (HDV) superinfection of individuals with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection causes severe liver damage and the poorest long-term prognosis among viral hepatitis. This is attributed to the unique pathogenic mechanisms of HDV characterized by a direct cytopathic effect on hepatocytes and a significant impairment of the host immune response. The HDV genotype largely influences the extent...
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- Humans
- Romania
- Hepatitis Delta Virus
- Molecular Epidemiology
- Male
- Female
