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Jpn J Infect Dis. 2012;65(6):476-82.
Correlation between Hepatitis B Virus Genotypes and Clinical Outcomes.
Qingdao YH Virus Institute.
Abstract
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) has been classified into 10 genotypes (A-J)
according to genome sequence divergence. HBV genotypes have a distinct
geographical distribution. As chronic HBV infection is endemic in the Asian
region, genotypes B and C prevail there, and genotypes A and D are mainly
found in the western world and Europe. Genotypes A, B, C, and D have been
studied most extensively. In Europe and Asia, most patients with genotypes
A and B have acute hepatitis B; however, some mutants may tend to cause
fulminant hepatitis B. Many studies have indicated that the severity and
outcomes of chronic hepatitis B infections are more serious in patients
with genotypes C and D than in those with genotypes A and B. Cirrhosis and
hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are more frequently diagnosed in carriers of
genotypes C and D than in those of genotypes A and B. Accumulating
evidence indicated that higher plasma HBV DNA levels, infection with HBV
genotype C, as well as mutations at 1653T, 1753V, and A1762T/G1764A are
independently associated with the risk of HCC in Asian men. However, the
therapeutic responses differ with regard to the different HBV genotypes.
For example, the response to interferon-α treatment in patients with
genotypes A and B was better than that in patients with genotypes C, D, and
mixed genotypes. Some studies have shown seroconversion after treatment,
i.e., genotypes A and C may switch to genotypes D and B, respectively. Some
reports indicated a correlation between the emergence of the hepatitis B e
antigen-negative variant in patients with genotypes C and D and worsening
of liver injury without sustained response. In order to provide better
treatment options for these poorly responding patients, further studies,
e.g, novel immunomodulatory therapies, are required. Many studies have
shown that HBV genotypes have remarkable clinical and epidemical
differences; however, HBV sub-genotypes, mixed genotype infections, and the
effect of different genotypes on the treatment of HBV infections require
further studies.
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