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A Rare Side Effect of Entecavir: Hepatomegaly and Steatosis
Hepatomegaly and steatosis are rare but potentially fatal side-effects of nucleoside analogues. Here, we present the case of development of hepatomegaly and steatosis in a 53-year-old male who had been treated with entecavir for five years. There were no
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[Tenofovir and entecavir for chronic hepatitis B infection treatment: a single-center experience] [PDF]
BACKGROUND AND AIM: The current treatment of chronic hepatitis B infection (CHBV) has achieved several step-ups thanks to the introduction of the new-generation nucleos(t)ide analogs.
Fabio Tarsetti +4 more
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Lamivudine versus Entecavir for Newly Diagnosed Hepatitis B Virus-Related Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Background/AimsAntiviral therapy is a key component in the management of hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients. However, whether the potent drug entecavir is more effective than a less potent drug, such as lamivudine, in
Jung Hee Kim +9 more
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Clinical utility of entecavir for chronic hepatitis B in Chinese patients
Jiyao WangZhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, Key Laboratory of Medical Molecular Virology of MOE/MOH, Shanghai, People’s Republic of ChinaAbstract: The People’s Republic of China has one of the highest rates of hepatitis B virus (
Wang JY
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As current interventions for chronic hepatitis B (CHB) rarely induce cure, more effective drugs are needed. Short-term treatment of woodchucks with the novel immunomodulator AIC649, a parapoxvirus-based stimulator of toll-like receptor 9 dependent and ...
Kyle E. Korolowicz +8 more
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Effect of entecavir on CD4+ T-cell subpopulations in patients with chronic hepatitis B
Background and aims. CD4+ T cells play an important role in response to hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. We investigated the change in CD4+ T-cell subpopulations and viral load in patients with chronic HBV infection who were treated with entecavir ...
Tian Zhan-Fei +4 more
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THE EXPERIENCE OF ENTECAVIR USE IN PATIENTS WITH HEPATITIS B VIRAL INFECTION ON AN OUTPATIENT BASIS
Aim: To evaluate retrospectively the efficacy and safety of entecavir in treatment-naïve patients with hepatitis B viral infection.Materials and methods: Based on patient medical documentation, we analyzed the results of clinical, virologic and ...
L. I. Mel'nikova, L. Yu. Il'chenko
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Experience of entecavir therapy in chronic hepatitis B [PDF]
Entecavir is a potent and selective guanosine analogue that has demonstrated a significant antiviral efficacy against hepatitis B virus. The purpose of this article was to characterize the response to entecavir and it portability.
E. V. Esaulenko +4 more
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Chronic hepatitis B continues to be a serious problem worldwide. Because a high viral load is associated with greater progression to cirrhosis and hepatocarcinoma in these patients, new drugs that achieve rapid, potent and lasting suppression of viral replication must be sought.
José Luis, Calleja, Beatriz, Peñas
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“Black box warning” rash with entecavir - case report
Background Hepatitis B infection is a significant worldwide health issue, predispose to the development of liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.
Xiong Khee Cheong +3 more
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