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Diagnosis and personalized management of hepatitis B including significance of genotypes.
Current opinion in infectious diseases - 1 Oct 2012
Wong Vincent Wai-Sun, Sung Joseph Jao-Yiu
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a leading cause of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma globally. This article reviews recent therapeutic developments and highlights the significance of HBV genotypes. RECENT FINDINGS: Seven drugs (two interferons and five oral antiviral drugs) are currently available for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B. Peginterferon has the advantage of...
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