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A predictive scoring system for the seroclearance of HBsAg in HBeAg-seronegative chronic hepatitis B patients with genotype B or C infection.
Journal of hepatology - 1 May 2013
Liu Jessica, Lee Mei-Hsuan, Batrla-Utermann Richard, Jen Chin-Lan, Iloeje Uchenna H, Lu Sheng-Nan, Wang Li-Yu, You San-Lin, Hsiao Chuhsing K, Yang Hwai-I, Chen Chien-Jen
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Seroclearance of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) is the most ideal end point in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B. This study develops a predictive scoring system to assess whether the addition of serum levels HBsAg may improve the predictability of HBsAg loss. METHODS: This study included 2491 untreated participants with genotype B or C HBV infection, who were HBsAg-seropositive,...
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