Hepatitis Clinic Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 phases of the natural history of chronic HBV infection?
A
Immune Tolerance - High HBV DNA, normal LFTs, and HBeAg positive
Immune Clearance - High HBV DNA, abnormal LFTs, and HBeAg positive
Immune Control - Low HBV DNA, normal LFTs, HBeAg negative; anti-HBe positive
Immune Escape - HBV DNA, abnormal LFTs, HBeAg negative; anti-HBe positive