Hepatitis B and NAFLD: Lives Crossed

Hepatitis B virus infection seems to protect against steatosis and insulin resistance decreasing NAFLD. Metabolic syndrome has been associated with increased risk of disease progression to cirrhosis and liver cancer in hepatitis B. HBsAg seroclearance increased over time and it could be a confoundin...

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Published in:Annals of hepatology 2017-03, Vol.16 (2), p.185-187
Main Authors: Morales, María L, Sendra, Carmen, Romero-Gomez, Manuel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B Surface Antigens
Hepatitis B virus
Hepatitis B, Chronic
Humans
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
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Summary:Hepatitis B virus infection seems to protect against steatosis and insulin resistance decreasing NAFLD. Metabolic syndrome has been associated with increased risk of disease progression to cirrhosis and liver cancer in hepatitis B. HBsAg seroclearance increased over time and it could be a confounding factor when analysing NAFLD and hepatitis B prevalence.
ISSN:1665-2681
DOI:10.5604/16652681.1231556