Preface

Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) is the most common cause of chronic viral liver disease throughout the world. Despite there being an effective vaccine for over 50 years, chronic HBV remains a primary cause of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a common cause of cirrhosis, and leads to an estimated 880,000 deaths annually. Given the worldwide magnitude, health implications, and constant advances made in our understanding and treatment of HBV, this virus has been a recurring topic of Clinics in Liver Disease.
Source: Clinics in Liver Disease - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Source Type: research