Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection has shown an intermediate or high endemicity level in low-
income countries over the last five decades. In recent years, however, the incidence of acute …

The clinical course of infections with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) substantially varies between
individuals, as a consequence of a complex interplay between viral, host, environmental and …

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is characterized by a high genetic heterogeneity since it replicates
via a reverse transcriptase that lacks proofreading ability. Up to now, ten genotypes (A–J) …

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is the most common cause of hepatitis worldwide, with nearly 350
million people chronically infected and 600000 deaths per year due to acute liver failure …

Viral hepatitis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and a rising cause for
concern in Asian countries. Weather it is blood borne or water/food borne hepatotropic virus …

Pakistan is among ten most populous countries in world. All sorts of hepatitis are highly
prevalent in Pakistan. Due to lack of proper mechanisms to handle sewerage, disinfection …

Despite the implementation of various vaccination programs, hepatitis B virus (HBV) poses a
considerable health problem in Saudi Arabia. Insight on HBV evolutionary history in the …

Experts from seven countries convened as a Specialist Panel for the Middle East to share
information on practical issues relating to the epidemiology, diagnosis and management of …

The genetic diversity of the HBV S gene has a significant impact on the prophylaxis and
treatment of hepatitis B infection. The effect of selective pressure on this genetic alteration …

Abstract Background & Aims There is a paucity of data on the impact of hepatitis D virus
(HDV) in patients with hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection from South Asia. We studied the …