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China Terminology ›› 2024, Vol. 26 ›› Issue (2): 93-96.doi: 10.12339/j.issn.1673-8578.2024.02.013

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Problems in Application of Definition of “HBeAg Positive Chronic HBV Infection” Based on Principle of Terminology Naming and Definition

XIAO Li(), XIAN Jianchun()   

  • Received:2024-01-17 Revised:2024-03-11 Online:2024-04-05 Published:2024-03-29

Abstract:

The “Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B (2022 Edition)” recommends “HBeAg-positive chronic HBV infection” and “HBeAg-negative chronic HBV infection” as “correct names” to replace the previous “immune tolerance period” and “immune control period” of the natural history of chronic HBV infection. This article discusses the rationality of the recommendation and use based on the rules of terminology naming and definition, Chinese language norms, and professional concept formation system.

Key words: terminology naming, definition rules, chronic hepatitis B, natural infection history