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Factors associated with viral breakthrough in lamivudine monoprophylaxis of hepatitis B virus recurrence after liver transplantation.
Journal of medical virology - 1 Oct 2002
Chan Henry Lik-Yuen, Chui Albert Ka-Keung, Lau Wan-Yee, Chan Francis Ka-Leung, Wong May-Ling, Tse Chi-Hang, Rao Araga Ramesha Nitin, Wong John, Sung Joseph Jao-Yiu
Abstract excerpt
This study aimed to investigate the factors associated with viral breakthrough among liver transplant recipients who receive lamivudine monoprophylaxis. Consecutive patients receiving liver transplantation for HBV-related liver disease from June 1999 to October 2000 were studied. All patients received lamivudine 100 mg daily pre- and post-transplant. Serum samples were collected before lamivudine treatment,...
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