articleHepatologyMay 1, 2009BRONZE OA

The natural history of chronic hepatitis B virus infection #

BJBrian J. McMahon

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium · +1 more institution

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Abstract

Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection has a complicated course. Three phases are identified: an immune tolerant phase with high HBV DNA and normal alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels associated with minimal liver disease; an immune active phase with high HBV DNA and elevated ALT levels with active liver inflammation; and an inactive phase with HBV DNA levels

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Keywords
  • Natural history
  • Virology
  • Medicine
  • Virus
  • Hepatitis B virus
  • Chronic hepatitis
  • Internal medicine
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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