HEPATITIS B VIRUS (HBV)

Distribution of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Genotypes among HBV Carriers in Isparta

The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) genotypes in Isparta, Southwest of Turkey, as well as the clinical features and transmission route for patients with HBV infections. Methods: Patients (n = 135) with HBV infection were included in the study. Epidemiological and clinical data were obtained. HBV genotypes were determined with a preS2 epitope ELISA ...

Epidemiology of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) Infection and its Prevalence in Rafsanjan

Background and Aims: Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is one of the most important health problems worldwide. Currently, Iran is located in the intermediate HBV zone,This study was conducted to find out the prevalence of HBV  infection among patients referring the hospital care in Rafsanjan, Iran. Materials and Methods: A total of 2030 blood samples (471from  males and 1559 ...

Hepatitis B virus genotyping in asymptomatic HBV blood donors in Tehran

Abstract Background and Objectives Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a serious global health challenge. Hepatitis B infection is one of the major diseases transmitted by blood transfusion. Infection with the virus can cause extensive liver damage.  So far, 10 genotypes have been identified for hepatitis B. The aim of this study was to do Hepatitis B virus genotyping in asymptomatic HBV...

Pathogenesis of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) - Mediated Liver Injury

As a “stealth” virus, hepatitis B virus (HBV) is not directly cytopathic for infected hepatocytes. Hepatic injury is due primarily to the response of the body’s immune system to either acute or chronic infection with HBV. In general, two types of host’s responses occur to viral infection, i.e., innate immune response and adaptive immune response. Current evidence suggests that the innate immune...

Change in Cellular Gene Expression by Hepatitis B virus (HBV)