Table 2 Genetic hypothesis comparison groups.
HBV Persistence | Â | Â |
|---|---|---|
I. Persistent infection vs. clearance (B+C vs. A) | Â | Â |
   Disease Category 1 | Asymptomatic HBV infection | B group |
| Â | Chromic Hepatitis B | C group |
   Disease Category 2 | Clearance | A group |
HBV Progression | Â | Â |
II. Chronic Hepatitis B (C vs. D+E) | Â | Â |
   Disease Category 1 | Chronic Hepatitis B | C group |
   Disease Category 2 | Decompensated Cirrhosis | D group |
| Â | Hepatocellular carcinoma | E group |
III. Cirrhosis (D vs. C) | Â | Â |
   Disease Category 1 | Decompensated Cirrhosis | D group |
   Disease Category 2 | Chronic Hepatitis B | C group |
IV. Hepatocellular Carcinoma (E vs. C) | Â | Â |
   Disease Category 1 | Hepatocellular carcinoma | E group |
   Disease Category 2 | Chronic Hepatitis B | C group |
V. Asymptomatic HBV Infection (B vs. C) | Â | Â |
   Disease Category 1 | Asymptomatic HBV Infection | B group |
   Disease Category 2 | Chronic Hepatitis B | C group |