The Role of Antiviral Prophylaxis in Preventing HBV and HDV Recurrence in the Setting of Liver Transplantation

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a prevalent underlying disease, leading to liver transplantation (LT) for both decompensated cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The hepatitis delta virus (HDV) affects approximately 5–10% of HBsAg carriers, accelerating the progression of liver injury and HCC. T...

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Published in:	Viruses
Main Authors:	Sara Battistella, Alberto Zanetto, Martina Gambato, Giacomo Germani, Marco Senzolo, Patrizia Burra, Francesco Paolo Russo
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Subjects:	HBV HDV liver transplantation HBV prophylaxis
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/15/5/1037