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Molecular basis for persistent hepatitis B virus infection in the liver after clearance of serum hepatitis B surface antigen
1 Jun 1998
Abstract excerpt
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA has been detected by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in the liver of patients with resolved chronic HBV infection and sustained clearance of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) from serum. However, it is unknown whether the virus is transcriptionally active at this time or if the covalently closed circular (CCC) replicative intermediate of HBV DNA can still be detected. Therefore,...
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