Lamivudine treatment for severe acute HBV hepatitis

<p>Treatment for acute hepatitis B is recommended in order to reduce the risk of progression to fulminant hepatitis and the need of OLT. We report our experience on treatment with high dose lamivudine, in patients with severe acute HBV infection. The diagnosis was based on clinical and virolog...

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Main Author: Andrea Lisotti, Francesco Azzaroli, Federica Buonfiglioli, Marco Montagnani, Flavio Alessandrelli, Giuseppe Mazzella
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ivyspring International Publisher 2008-01-01
Series:International Journal of Medical Sciences
Online Access:http://www.medsci.org/v05p0309.htm