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An Expert Consensus For The Management Of Chronic Hepatitis B In Asian Americans., M. J. Tong, C. Q. Pan, S.-H. B. Han, D. S.-K. Lu, S. Raman, K.-Q. Hu, J. K. Lim, H.W. Hann, A. D. Min
An Expert Consensus For The Management Of Chronic Hepatitis B In Asian Americans., M. J. Tong, C. Q. Pan, S.-H. B. Han, D. S.-K. Lu, S. Raman, K.-Q. Hu, J. K. Lim, H.W. Hann, A. D. Min
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Faculty Papers
BACKGROUND: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is common with major clinical consequences. In Asian Americans, the HBsAg carrier rate ranges from 2% to 16% which approximates the rates from their countries of origin. Similarly, HBV is the most important cause of cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and liver related deaths in HBsAg positive Asians worldwide.
AIM: To generate recommendations for the management of Asian Americans infected with HBV.
METHODS: These guidelines are based on relevant data derived from medical reports on HBV from Asian countries as well as from studies in the HBsAg positive Asian Americans. The guidelines herein differ from …