Chronic Hepatitis

Reports from Catholic University of Korea Describe Recent Advances in Chronic Hepatitis

Published in Hepatitis Weekly, January 2nd, 2012

2012 JAN 2 -- According to the authors of a study from Seoul, South Korea, "Background The production of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) may evolve during long-lasting virus-host interactions in chronic hepatitis B (CHB). The impact of age on HBsAg production remains unclear."

" To determine the age-specific distribution patterns of HBsAg and related factors during the natural course of CHB infection. Methods Seven hundred and sixty-eight untreated HBsAg carriers were enrolled in the study. The parameters and distribution patterns of HBsAg were evaluated in relation to age and immune phases. Results The HBsAg levels were significantly lower in the...

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Source: Hepatitis Weekly (2012-01-02)

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