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标题：Occult Hepatitis B : A Hidden Threat
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作者：Md Azizul Haque ; M Harun Or Rashid ; M Abdul Alim 等
期刊名称：TAJ: Journal of Teachers Association
印刷版ISSN：1019-8555
出版年度：2010
卷号：23
期号：1
页码：109-113
DOI：10.3329/taj.v23i1.41153
语种：English
出版社：Teachers Association of Rajshahi Medical College
摘要：Occult hepatitis B (OHB) is defined as the presence of HBV-DNA in liver with or without detectable HBV DNA in serum in patients who are HBsAg negative in currently available assays. Diagnosis of occult HBV infections requires sensitive HBV-DNA PCR assay. Though reports of occult hepatitis B infections are coming from almost every corner of the world, the exact prevalence of this hidden menace is still not know. Several aspects of occult hepatitis B infection are still not resolved including its clinical significance relating to the molecular basis, risk of transmission, reactivation and progression to chronic liver disease. In this review article, we will try to explore the current concepts and clinical implications of occult hepatitis B virus infection. TAJ 2010; 23(1): 109-113
关键词：Occult Hepatitis B;Hidden Threat