Simple fatty liver may have protective effect against hepatitis B: Study

Research conducted by a local hospital has found that hepatitis B patients with a simple fatty liver have a lower mortality risk than those without, suggesting that excessive fat in the liver could play a protective role against hepatitis B by potentially inhibiting viral replication.

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