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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 28, 2011; 17(12): 1529-1530
Published online Mar 28, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i12.1529
Published online Mar 28, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i12.1529
Occult hepatitis B virus infection: A complex entity with relevant clinical implications
Juan-Ramon Larrubia, Translational Hepatology Unit, Guadalajara University Hospital, University of Alcalá, 19002 Guadalajara, Spain
Author contributions: Larrubia JR designed and wrote the introductory editorial for the Highlight Topic: “occult HBV infection”.
Supported by Grants from “Fiscam” J.C.C.M (Ayuda para proyectos de investigación en salud; PI-2007/32) and “Fundación de Investigación Médica Mutua Madrileña” (Beca Ayudas a la Investigación FMMM; 2548/2008) from Spain
Correspondence to: Juan-Ramon Larrubia, MD, MSc, PhD, Translational Hepatology Unit, Guadalajara University Hospital, University of Alcalá, Donante de Sangre st, 19002 Guadalajara, Spain. jlarrubiam@meditex.es
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Received: August 6, 2010
Revised: September 6, 2010
Accepted: September 13, 2010
Published online: March 28, 2011
Revised: September 6, 2010
Accepted: September 13, 2010
Published online: March 28, 2011
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