Hepatitis B screening
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: João André Alves Silva, M.D. [2]
Overview
High risk groups, such as : persons born in high or intermediate endemic areas; United States– born persons not vaccinated as infants whose parents were born in regions with high HBV endemicity; persons needing immunosuppressive therapy; patients with history of IV drugs history; among others should be tested for HBV infection.
Screening
Recommendations for Persons Who Should Be Tested for HBV Infection: AASLD Practice Guidelines 2009[1]
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Recommendations for HCC Screening: AASLD Practice Guidelines 2009[1]
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IU/mL should be screened with US examination every 6-12 months. (Grade II-2) |
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Lok AS, McMahon BJ (2004). "[AASLD Practice Guidelines. Chronic hepatitis B: update of therapeutic guidelines]" (PDF). Romanian Journal of Gastroenterology. 13 (2): 150–4. PMID 15229781. Retrieved 2012-02-10. Unknown parameter
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