Slowing the progression of chronic hepatitis B

Early antiviral therapy can help minimize complications

David B. Purow Dr Purow is a clinical fellow and Dr Jacobson is chief, division of gastroenterology and hepatology, Joan and Sanford I. Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York.

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Ira M. Jacobson Dr Purow is a clinical fellow and Dr Jacobson is chief, division of gastroenterology and hepatology, Joan and Sanford I. Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York.Correspondence[email protected].

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About 350 million people worldwide have chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Up to 40% of persons infected with the virus may go on to have complications related to cirrhosis or hepatocellular carcinoma. Antiviral therapy can suppress viral replication and halt the progression of liver disease in persons with chronic infection. In this article, the authors explore the modes of HBV transmission, describe the characteristics of chronic infection, and review the drugs available to treat it.

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