Liver cirrhosis can develop as a consequence of chronic hepatitis, a fatty liver or alcohol abuse. Liver cells are destroyed and replaced by connective tissue.
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Symptoms of liver cirrhosis may include dysfunctions of blood clotting and of the detoxification function as well as yellowing of the skin, weight loss and itching. The regeneration of tissue can lead to liver cancer.
A recent study from Hannover, in which the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF) is also involved, provides important insights into the understanding and future treatment of chronic hepatitis B
TherVacB, a novel therapeutic vaccine for chronic hepatitis B developed under the leadership of Helmholtz Munich in collaboration with the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF), has entered its
Infections with the hepatitis E virus often go unnoticed because they cause no symptoms. However, in patients with weakened immune systems or pre-existing liver damage, and in pregnant women, the
The development of an effective vaccine against the hepatitis C virus has been an enormous challenge for decades due to the high genetic diversity of the virus. The research team led by DZIF scientist
