HBV infection in infants can lead to mild liver injury and chronic hepatitis due to rapid viral replication in an immature immune system, potentially progressing to cirrhosis and liver cancer.
Bebeklerde HBV enfeksiyonu, karaciğerin henüz tam gelişmemiş bağışıklık sistemi nedeniyle hızlı viral çoğalmaya bağlı olarak, mild hepatik yaralanmaya ve kronik hepatite, siroza ve karaciğer kanserine yol açabilir.
| Front | What does HBV infection in infants cause? |
|---|---|
| Back | Chronic hepatitis → rapid viral replication in immature immune system |
Tags: microbiology
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