Review
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World J Gastroenterol. May 14, 2006; 12(18): 2876-2883
Published online May 14, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i18.2876
Table 1 Role of immune responses in chronic HBV carrier
HBV carriersPossible causes
A: Acquisition of chronic StateA: Neonates of HBV- carrier mothersInability to induce HBV- specific immunity
B: Immune suppressed Individuals
B: Induction and Progression of HepatitisChronic hepatitis BAccumulation of non-specific lymphocytes
C: Recovery from chronic HBV infectionA: Natural recoveryA: Strong and multispecific
B: Acute hepatitisHBV-related immune
C: By antiviral drugsresponses
B: Antiviral therapy effective in immune modulatory phase