MECHANISMS OF HEPATITIS B VIRUS PERSISTENCE AND IMMUNE EVASION IN THE LIVER
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Hepatitis B Virus, liver, immune evasion, chronic infection, hepatocytes, immune tolerance, viral persistence, immune modulation, hepatocellular carcinoma, cccDNA, immunotherapy.Abstract
This article delves into the etiology, mechanisms of development, prevalence, types, clinical implications, and consequences of chronic Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection. HBV is a significant global health challenge due to its unique ability to persist and evade the immune system, often resulting in lifelong infection and severe liver disease.
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