Comparing HBV Viral Load in Serum Cerumen and Saliva and Correlation With HBeAg Serum Status in Patients With Chronic Hepatitis B Infection

摘要

BackgroundHepatitis B is a disease that is prevalent worldwide and is responsible for 10% of the deaths that occur every year. The virus persists in 5% of infected adults and 90% of infected children and can cause chronic hepatitis. In addition to blood, the virus may also be present in other secretions. Transmission through saliva, sexual fluids, and urine has also been confirmed.