Large fragment pre-S deletion and high viral load independently predict hepatitis B relapse after liver transplantation.

Large fragment pre-S deletion and high viral load independently predict hepatitis B relapse after liver transplantation.

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) associated end-stage liver diseases are the leading causes of liver transplantation (LT) in Taiwan. Relapse of hepatitis B occurs after LT, raising the risk of graft failure and reducing patient survival. Although several oral antiviral agents have been approved for anti-HBV...

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Main Authors: Ting-Jung Wu, Tse-Ching Chen, Frank Wang, Kun-Ming Chan, Ruey-Shyang Soong, Hong-Shiue Chou, Wei-Chen Lee, Chau-Ting Yeh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3283733?pdf=render

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