… HBsAg might become negative following the resolution of acute or chronic HBV infection,
while HBV DNA is still detectable (post-window period). In such cases, the viral load tends to …

… In this peculiar phase of chronic HBV infection (EASL GLs), HBV genomes are in the form
of … Given that OBI prevalence is higher in areas of the world where hepatitis B is endemic [73], …

… overall prevalence of OBI and OCI in the African continent, a region highly endemic for classical
hepatitis B … the need for HBV DNA testing in these high-risk patients in Africa. Africa is a …

… This review assessed occult hepatitis B infection and its prevalence in the different regions
of the African … revealed that the prevalence of chronic HBV in pregnant women was 21% and …

… by epigenetic control of HBV transcription, including the HBV CpG island methylation … pattern
from patients with chronic HBV infection. The prevalence of OBI varies tremendously across …

… acute infection is clinically defined as chronic HBV infection. … revealed a high prevalence
of HBV infection nearly one in ten … the study area a high endemic setting for HBV infection …

… Occult hepatitis B virus infection is one possible cause of CLD in HBV endemic areas.
This study describes for the first time the prevalence and characteristics of OBI among well …

… in 2022 proposed strategic changes to eliminate chronic HBV as a global health threat by
2030 through improved testing, treatment access, simplified service delivery, and by …

… a highly heterogenic part of the HBV genome. HBsAg contains the major hydrophilic region
(… can evade neutralizing antibodies and allow persistent HBV infection [8]. Furthermore, …

… Occult hepatitis B infection (OBI) has been described in various clinical settings including
after hepatitis B virus (HBV) … a major cause for developing chronic HBV infection at a range …