Hepatitis B Virus
New Findings from Medical Center in the Area of Hepatitis B Virus Described
Published in Hepatitis Weekly, January 23rd, 2012
2012 JAN 23 -- Research findings, "Hepatitis B surface antigen monitoring and management of chronic hepatitis B," are discussed in a new report. "Serum hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) levels reflect intrahepatic hepatitis B virus (HBV) covalently closed circular DNA and may be a valuable addition to HBV DNA in the management of patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB). Among HBeAg-negative CHB patients with low HBV DNA levels, HBsAg quantification may help distinguish those with active CHB from true inactive carriers with a very favourable prognosis, thus limiting the need for long-term intensive monitoring of ALT and HBV DNA levels," investigators in Rotterdam, Netherlands...
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Source: Hepatitis Weekly (2012-01-23)
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