How Does HBV Compare with Other Hepatitis Viruses in Histology?
While the histological features of HBV infection share similarities with other hepatitis viruses, there are distinct differences:
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV): HCV infection also causes chronic hepatitis and liver damage, but it often leads to a different pattern of fibrosis and has less prominent ground-glass hepatocytes. Hepatitis A Virus (HAV): HAV typically causes acute hepatitis with more pronounced inflammation and necrosis but does not lead to chronic liver disease. Hepatitis E Virus (HEV): HEV infection resembles HAV in causing acute hepatitis, but it can also lead to chronic infection in immunocompromised individuals.
