Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) arethe major causes of chronic liver inflammation worldwide.Although both viruses induce immune-mediated acute andchronic inflammatory liver diseases, the natural history andoutcome of HBV and HCV infections are different. Thisis because of both viruses and host features, like genetic,immunologic and environmental. Hereby, we present theimmune mechanisms and immunopathogenesis involved inchronic viral hepatitis.Keywords: HBV, HCV, Innate immunity, Adaptiveimmunity
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) arethe major causes of chronic liver inflammation worldwide.Although both viruses induce immune-mediated acute andchronic inflammatory liver diseases, the natural history andoutcome of HBV and HCV infections are different. Thisis because of both viruses and host features, like genetic,immunologic and environmental. Hereby, we present theimmune mechanisms and immunopathogenesis involved inchronic viral hepatitis.Keywords: HBV, HCV, Innate immunity, Adaptiveimmunity
Subjects | Clinical Sciences |
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Other ID | JA38MG24DA |
Journal Section | Reviews |
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Publication Date | August 1, 2016 |
Published in Issue | Year 2016 Special Issue :2 Gastroenterology and Hepatology Viral Hepatitis |