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Prophylaxis and treatment of hepatitis B recurrence after liver transplantation in the antiviral era.
Expert review of anti-infective therapy - 1 Aug 2003
Seehofer Daniel, Rayes Nada, Neuhaus Peter
Abstract excerpt
Redistribution of virions from extrahepatic reservoirs with resultant reinfection of the graft is a serious complication after liver transplantation for hepatitis B-related liver disease. Prophylaxis of hepatitis B virus recurrence is a major issue in these patients. With the introduction of passive immunoprophylaxis and the development of antiviral drugs, liver transplantation has evolved as an established...
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