Article
Probability of HBsAg loss after nucleo(s)tide analogue withdrawal depends on HBV genotype and viral antigen levels.
Journal of hepatology - 1 May 2022
Sonneveld Milan J, Chiu Shao-Ming, Park Jun Yong, Brakenhoff Sylvia M, Kaewdech Apichat, Seto Wai-Kay, Tanaka Yasuhito, Carey Ivana, Papatheodoridi Margarita, van Bömmel Florian, Berg Thomas, Zoulim Fabien, Ahn Sang Hoon, Dalekos George N, Erler Nicole S, Höner Zu Siederdissen Christoph, Wedemeyer Heiner, Cornberg Markus, Yuen Man-Fung, Agarwal Kosh, Boonstra Andre, Buti Maria, Piratvisuth Teerha, Papatheodoridis George, Chen Chien-Hung, Maasoumy Benjamin
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Nucleo(s)tide analogue (NUC) withdrawal may result in HBsAg clearance in a subset of patients. However, predictors of HBsAg loss after NUC withdrawal remain ill-defined. METHODS: We studied predictors of HBsAg loss in a global cohort of HBeAg-negative patients with undetectable HBV DNA who discontinued long-term NUC therapy. Patients requiring retreatment after treatment cessation were...
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