Abstract:According to recent WHO estimates, chronic HBV infection is one of the leading causes of death and disability in patients with infectious diseases. From 780 thousand to 1 million deaths are annually recorded in the world as a result of cirrhosis of the liver and hepatocellular carcinoma. Pathogenetic features of the course and outcomes of chronic hepatitis B are determined by the immunological, genetic factors of the host, as well as the molecular biological structure of the virus. The aim of the pilot study w… Show more
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