Dynamics of hepatitis B virus infection

Microbes Infect. 2002 Jul;4(8):829-35. doi: 10.1016/s1286-4579(02)01603-9.

Abstract

Mathematical models of the dynamics of HIV and hepatitis C virus infection have proven to be of great utility in understanding pathogenesis and designing better treatments. Here, we review the state of the art in modeling and interpreting data obtained from hepatitis B virus infected patients treated with antiviral agents.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antiviral Agents / pharmacology*
  • Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Hepatitis B / drug therapy*
  • Hepatitis B / immunology
  • Hepatitis B / pathology
  • Hepatitis B / virology*
  • Hepatitis B virus / drug effects*
  • Hepatitis B virus / genetics
  • Hepatitis B virus / immunology
  • Hepatitis B virus / physiology
  • Humans
  • Models, Biological*
  • Viral Load

Substances

  • Antiviral Agents