The Impact of Hepatitis-B envelope Antigen and Viremia load on Hematological Parameters and Liver enzymes in Chronic HBV Infection

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Hepatitis B viral (HBV) infection is a major cause of chronic liver diseases and failure. While the general impact of HBV on the liver has been extensively studied, there is a relative paucity of information regarding the specific effect of its envelope-antigen (HBeAg) and viremia load on hematopoiesis. Thus, this study aimed to bridge the gap.