Chronic hepatitis B (CHB)
Definition:
Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is one of the most common infectious diseases in the world, with approximately 25% of patients infected as neonates dying prematurely from cirrhosis or liver cancer.
References:
-
[1]. Robert G Gish, et al. Entecavir therapy for up to 96 weeks in patients with HBeAg-positive chronic hepatitis B. Gastroenterology. 2007 Nov;133(5):1437-44. [Content Brief]
[2]. Emmet B Keeffe, et al. A treatment algorithm for the management of chronic hepatitis B virus infection in the United States: an update. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2006 Aug;4(8):936-62. [Content Brief]
Biomedical Dictionary
The Biomedical Dictionary is a comprehensive and professional collection of biological academic terms and subject datas. All explanations are supported by authoritative books or high impact factor literatures, and you can acquire accurate explanations of the biomedical terms you want to know.
Molarity Calculator
Dilution Calculator
