Killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptor alleles influence susceptibility to occult hepatitis B infection in the West African population

Killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptor alleles influence susceptibility to occult hepatitis B infection in the West African population

Background. Occult hepatitis B infection (OBI) is a public health problem in Burkina Faso. OBI represents a risk factor for the development of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). OBI could be due to mutant viruses undetectable by HBsAg assays or a strong suppression of viral replication a...

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Main Authors: Momeiyi Michee Bazie, Florencia Wendkuuni Djigma, Mahamoudou Sanou, Pegdwendé Abel Sorgho, Abdoul Karim Ouattara, Dorcas Obiri-Yeboah, Nadège Kapieko, Herman Karim Sombie, Prosper Bado, Edwige Tampoubila Yelemkoure, Isabelle Touwendpoulimdé Kiendrebeogo, Marius Bolni Nagalo, Albert Théophane Yonli, Jacques Simpore
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2023-08-01
Series:Journal of Public Health in Africa
Subjects:
OBI
KIR
SSP-PCR
Burkina Faso
Online Access:https://www.publichealthinafrica.org/jphia/article/view/2586

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