Liver histology pattern of young patients with inactive chronic hepatitis b virus infection from a hospital in South West Nigeria

Liver histology pattern of young patients with inactive chronic hepatitis b virus infection from a hospital in South West Nigeria

Abstract Background Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) infection is the leading cause of chronic liver disease in sub-Saharan Africa. A significant proportion of patients with CHB are inactive carriers, for whom guidelines neither recommend biopsy nor treatment. In sub-Saharan Africa, patients under 30 years...

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Main Authors: Modupeola Maria Oje, Olawumi Janet Kolawole, Oluwasegun Ijarotimi, Olusegun Adekanle, Oluwatosin Samson Jegede, Dennis Amajuoyi Ndububa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-11-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Inactive chronic Hepatitis B
Liver biopsy
Significant liver disease
Fibrosis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-024-03501-7
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