Coexistence of low levels of HBsAg and high levels of anti-HBs may increase risk of hepatocellular carcinoma in chronic hepatitis B patients with high HBV load

Objective: The clinical significance of coexistence of HBsAg/anti-HBs in chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients remains controversial. This study was aimed to assess the association of this serological pattern with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in patients with CHB. Methods: In this cross-section study...

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Main Authors: Zi-zheng Jin, Fang-fang Jin, Xin Liu, Ning Liu, Feng Wen, Jin-li Lou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-09-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1413867019304258