The role of hepatitis B immunoglobulin in hepatitis B related liver transplantation: Canadian Transplant Centre Position Paper

The role of hepatitis B immunoglobulin in hepatitis B related liver transplantation: Canadian Transplant Centre Position Paper

Introduction. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) related liver transplant (LT) recipients face a high risk of HBV reinfection in the absence of continuous post-operative HBV prophylaxis. Combination HBV prophylaxis with hepa-titis B immune globulin (HBIg) and nucleos(t)ide anti-viral agents prevents HBV recurr...

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Main Authors: Mark Levstik, Philip Wong, Erica D. Greanya, Eric M. Yoshida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2011-10-01
Series:Annals of Hepatology
Subjects:
Hepatitis B
Immunoglobulin
Liver transplantation
Canada
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1665268119315108

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