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Rapid HBV DNA decrease (week 12) is an important prognostic factor for first-line treatment with adefovir dipivoxil for chronic hepatitis B.
Journal of gastroenterology - 1 Jan 2009
Hass Holger G, Bock Thomas, Nehls Oliver, Kaiser Stephan
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The aim of the study was to estimate the effect of viral factors (HBV genotype, viral load and kinetics) to treatment response in chronic hepatitis B (CHB) and first-line therapy with adefovir dipivoxil (ADV). METHODS: Sixty-six patients (60% males, 65% HBeAg negative) were treated with 10 mg ADV QD. Quantitative HBV DNA and ALT levels were determined at weeks 4, 12, 24, 48, 72 and 96. Nonresponse or...
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