Absence of occult hepatitis B among blood donors in southern Brazil
BACKGROUND: Occult hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is characterized by the detection of HBV DNA in serum and/or in liver in the absence of detectable hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg).
Fernando Herz Wolff +2 more
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Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is commonly used for a wide range of diagnoses, by multiple pediatric subspecialists. We report two cases of hepatitis B screening results post IVIG infusion, where positive anti-Hepatitis B core antigen serology tests ...
Christelle M Ilboudo +4 more
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Persistent risk for new, subsequent new and recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma despite successful anti-hepatitis B virus therapy and tumor ablation: The need for hepatitis B virus cure. [PDF]
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is one of the most significant hepatocarcinogens. The ultimate goal of anti-HBV treatment is to prevent the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
Coben, Robert M. +7 more
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HDV can constrain HBV genetic evolution in hbsag: Implications for the identification of innovative pharmacological targets [PDF]
Chronic HBV + HDV infection is associated with greater risk of liver fibrosis, earlier hepatic decompensation, and liver cirrhosis hepatocellular carcinoma compared to HBV mono-infection.
Andreoni, Massimo +34 more
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Occult Hepatitis B in Hemodialysis Patients
Objectives: We aimed to detect occult hepatitis B (OHB) in hemodialysis patients at a higher-risk for OHB.
Pelin Adar, Şükran Köse, Bengü Tatar
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Chronic HBV infection in pregnant immigrants: a multicenter study of the Italian Society of Infectious and Tropical Diseases [PDF]
The aims of the study were to estimate the clinical impact of HBV infection in pregnant immigrants and their family members and to identify a useful approach to managing the healthcare of HBsAg-positive immigrants.
Armignacco, Orlando +9 more
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Differentiating early and late recurrences after resection of HCC in cirrhotic patients: Implications on surveillance, prevention, and treatment strategies [PDF]
published_or_final_versionSpringer Open Choice, 21 Feb ...
Poon, RTP
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The relation of polymorphisms in +874 region of IFN-Gama with occult HBV infection
Background and Objective: Occult hepatitis B infection is a form of hepatitis in which despite of absence of detectable HBsAg, HBV-DNA is present in peripheral blood of patients.
Kazemi Arababadi M (PhD) +7 more
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The US Food and Drug Administration issued a black box warning related to the risk of reactivation of overt/occult hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection during direct acting-antivirals (DAA) treatment. This review evaluated the prevalence of HBV reactivation
Mariantonietta Pisaturo +4 more
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Gastrointestinal cancer screening and surveillance programmes : a worldwide perspective : part 1 [PDF]
Part 2 of this article can be found through this link: https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar//handle/123456789/13101Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide and such deaths are projected to continue to rise, creating significant morbidity and ...
Gerada, Jurgen
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