Comparison of S gene mutations in patients with occult and chronic hepatitis B virus infection

Comparison of S gene mutations in patients with occult and chronic hepatitis B virus infection

Background and aim: This study aimed to detect mutations in the HBV S gene and evaluate their relationship to occult hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection (OBI). Methods: The study included 32 patients with negative serum HBsAg and HBV DNA who underwent liver biopsy due to different clinical indications...

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Main Authors: Bulent Cakal, Bilger Cavus, Alp Atasoy, Damla Altunok, Mehves Poda, Mesut Bulakci, Mine Gulluoglu, Mehmet Demirci, Leyla Turker Sener, Aslı Berru Arslan, Muzaffer Arikan, Filiz Akyuz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-09-01
Series:Virus Research
Subjects:
Occult HBV infection
HBV S gene
Immune epitopes
Mutation
Sub-genotype
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168170222001836

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