Infectious Diseases - Hep B: General Flashcards
1
Q
What kind of virus is HBV?
A
DNA virus
Viral DNA integrates into host DNA and results in viral mRNA
2
Q
Which HBV genotype is most common in Asia and Pacific?
A
Genotypes B and C
3
Q
Of HBV genotypes A, B, C and D:
Which two have a better response to pegIFN?
A
A and B
4
Q
Of HBV genotypes A, B, C and D:
Which two have more severe disease, more cirrhosis and more HCC?
A
C and D
