Chronic hepatitis B virus infection in patients with normal" ALT levels"

被引:5
作者
Hoda K. [1 ]
Nguyen M.H. [1 ]
机构
[1] Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Stanford University Medical Center, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1509
关键词
Chronic Hepatitis; Basal Core Promoter; HBeAg Status; HBeAg Positivity;
D O I
10.1007/BF02942175
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Not many data exist to guide us in the management of patients with chronic hepatitis B virus infection and normal" alanine aminotransferase levels. Many of these patients may not have normal levels on long-term follow-up or when the upper limit of normal is determined from a truly healthy reference population. These patients may have significant histologic disease and benefit from further investigation or treatment. This article focuses on the disease course of such patients. Copyright © 2007 by Current Medicine Group LLC."
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