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Mutations in the hepatitis B virus polymerase gene associated with antiviral treatment for hepatitis B.
Journal of viral hepatitis - 1 May 1999
Hussain M, Lok A S
Abstract excerpt
Significant advances have been made, during the last 5 years, in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B. Several new antiviral agents: lamivudine, famciclovir, lobucavir and adefovir, have been shown to be safe and effective in inhibiting hepatitis B virus (HBV) replication. These compounds can be administered orally and are well tolerated. However, virus clearance is uncommon after short courses (<6 months) of...
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