With several drugs in use that inhibit the hepatitis B virus polymerases (nucleos(t)ide analogues (or NUCs)), some argue that new direct-acting antiviral drugs, and new NUCs in particular ...

Sharing injection supplies increases the risk of bloodborne infections such as HIV infection, hepatitis B virus infection, and hepatitis C virus infection. In addition, adulterants in drugs can ...

Objectives Chronic infections with hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) have a major impact on mortality worldwide. Although effective treatments are available for both HBV and HCV ...

Faecal and serum metabolomics dysbiosis indices were validated in an independent cohort. Dysbiosis was associated with elevated antimicrobial serologies but not with faecal calprotectin. Dysbiosis ...

Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), Canadian Guideline on HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis and Non-occupational Post-exposure Prophylaxis Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange (CATIE) ...

Gregory Hislop Liver cancer control programs for Chinese immigrant communities should include HBV serologic testing to identify chronically infected individuals (who may benefit from monitoring ...

Hepatitis B (sometimes referred to as hep B) is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It typically causes symptoms like stomach pain, dark urine, fatigue, fever, jaundice (yellowing ...

For patients at high risk of hepatitis B reactivation, AGA recommends preventive antiviral medication. Reactivated HBV can lead to liver damage, hospitalization, and even death.

ANA, SMA, or anti-LKM1 ≥ 1:80 in adults and ≥ 1:20 in children; no AMA Hypergammaglobulinemia of any degree ANA, SMA or anti-LKM1 ≥ 1:40 in adults; other autoantibodies Interface hepatitis ...

Hepatitis C can be transmitted when blood that carries the virus comes into contact with the blood of someone who does not have the virus. This can occur if people share needles or personal care ...