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Antiviral treatment for chronic hepatitis B virus infection--immune modulation or viral suppression?
The Netherlands journal of medicine - 1 Jun 2006
Buster E H C J, Janssen H L A
Abstract excerpt
The availability of nucleoside analogues has broadened treatment options for chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV ) infection. Registered treatment for chronic hepatitis B currently consists of (pegylated) interferon, lamivudine and adefovir, while entecavir is expected to be licensed in the short term. Treatment is generally recommended for patients with high serum HBV DNA and elevated ALAT, indicating the host's...
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