Hepatitis Clinic Flashcards

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Q

What are the 4 phases of the natural history of chronic HBV infection?

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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

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