Occult Hepatitis B : A Hidden Threat

Authors

  • Md Azizul Haque Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Rajshahi Medical College, Rajshahi
  • M Harun Or Rashid Assistant Professor, Department of Hepatology, Rajshahi Medical College, Rajshahi
  • M Abdul Alim Associate Professor, Department of Gastroentrology, Rajshahi Medical College, Rajshahi
  • MMR Khan Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Rajshahi Medical College, Rajshahi
  • I Mahmood Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Pabna Medical College, Pabna
  • Md Zahirul Haque Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Rajshahi Medical College, Rajshahi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/taj.v23i1.41153

Keywords:

Occult Hepatitis B, Hidden Threat

Abstract

Occult hepatitis B (OHB) is defined as the presence of HBV-DNA in liver with or without detectable HBV DNA in serum in patients who are HBsAg negative in currently available assays. Diagnosis of occult HBV infections requires sensitive HBV-DNA PCR assay. Though reports of occult hepatitis B infections are coming from almost every corner of the world, the exact prevalence of this hidden menace is still not know. Several aspects of occult hepatitis B infection are still not resolved including its clinical significance relating to the molecular basis, risk of transmission, reactivation and progression to chronic liver disease. In this review article, we will try to explore the current concepts and clinical implications of occult hepatitis B virus infection.

TAJ 2010; 23(1): 109-113

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Published

2010-06-01

How to Cite

Haque, M. A., Rashid, M. H. O., Alim, M. A., Khan, M., Mahmood, I., & Haque, M. Z. (2010). Occult Hepatitis B : A Hidden Threat. TAJ: Journal of Teachers Association, 23(1), 109–113. https://doi.org/10.3329/taj.v23i1.41153

Issue

Vol. 23 No. 1 (2010)

Section

Review Articles