March 10, 2004

Hepatitis B Virus Infection — Natural History and Clinical Consequences

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This review article examines the structure and replication cycle of hepatitis B virus and discusses the natural history of primary infection, the mechanisms of clearance of the virus, and reasons for persistent infection. It concludes with a discussion of what we know about the virus and how it causes hepatitis and the implications for treatment.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69ffbe7c4716aad0cc8575b0 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1056/nejmra031087

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