Acute and chronic infections drive distinct trajectories in human memory CD4+ T cell formation.

CD4⁺ T cell fates in #HCV differ by outcome, revealing distinct chronic, cleared, and cured memory paths.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1074761326001196 #hepatitis #immunology #microbiology #virology

Accelerating #Hepatitis elimination

📌 The WHO estimates that 254 million people are living with hepatitis B and 50 million with hepatitis C. Hepatitis-related cirrhosis and liver cancer cause 1.3 million deaths/year (more than 3,500/day)

Scientific advances have dramatically reduced the number of people affected by liver problems caused by viruses

Hepatitis B can be prevented through #vaccination. Modern treatments can significantly reduce the impact of Hepatitis C

https://www.vaccinestoday.eu/stories/accelerating-hepatitis-elimination/

Steatosis Paradox:

Unraveling Pathways of Suppressive Effect of Hepatic #Steatosis on #Hepatitis B Virus

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2319417026000259 #OpenAccess #HBV #microbiology #virology