Hepatology
Reactivation of hepatitis B is an infrequent but not rare complication of DAA therapy in HBV/HCV coinfected patients. The availability of curative treatments for hepatitis C has placed increased emphasis on diagnosing and treating this condition. This is an apt time, however, to also remind ourselves of the importance of screening all HCV infected patients for HBV. As with immunosuppressive drug therapy, HBV screening and early treatment are the key elements in preventing HBVr during DAA therapy.Download PDF
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