ALT: Alanine aminotransferase; Anti-HBc: Hepatitis B core antibody; Anti-HBe: Hepatitis B e antibody; Anti-HBs: Hepatitis B surface antibody; HBeAg: Hepatitis B e antigen; HBsAg: Hepatitis B ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD New recommendations address advances in immunosuppressive therapies and highlight antiviral prophylaxis for high-risk patients. Study: AGA Clinical Practice Guideline on the ...

In a new clinical practice guideline, the AGA provided evidence-based recommendations for either antiviral prophylaxis or continued surveillance to manage hepatitis B virus reactivation in patients ...

Most patients recovering from acute hepatitis B clear ... anti-HBe-positive patients continue to have HBV replication and active liver disease. These patients usually harbor precore/core promoter ...