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This study investigates the TLR3 1377 C\/T polymorphism\u2019s association with clinical outcomes in chronic hepatitis B patients.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec009\">\n<jats:title>Materials and methods<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>A case-control study included 136 participants (66 cases and 70 controls). The patients were categorized as having chronic active or inactive hepatitis B based on serological, biochemical, and molecular parameters. TLR3 1377 C\/T polymorphism was analyzed using PCR-RFLP. The correlation between TLR3 genotypes, HBeAg status, liver enzyme levels (ALT and AST), and symptomatic presentation was assessed.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec010\">\n<jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>Among the 66 cases, the CC genotype was more frequent in males with chronic active hepatitis (14 males, 5 females), but no significant gender-based difference was observed in genotype distribution. A significant association was found between the CC genotype and symptomatic presentation in chronic active cases (P = 0.015). However, no significant association was detected between TLR3 genotypes and HBeAg status (P &gt; 0.05). Elevated ALT and AST levels were more prevalent in chronic active cases.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec011\">\n<jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>The TLR3 1377 C\/T polymorphism, particularly the CC genotype, may influence the clinical presentation of chronic hepatitis B, particularly in symptomatic cases. However, its impact on HBeAg status and overall chronicity appears limited. 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