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[Association between hepatitis B surface antigenemia and HLA histocompatibility phenotypes]
Summary
Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) types are linked to hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) levels. Specific HLA types at loci A and B show a negative association with HBsAg, suggesting a genetic component in hepatitis B virus infection.
Area of Science:
- Immunogenetics
- Virology
- Public Health