Glucocorticoids and antivirals for HBV reactivation in onco-hematologic patients

Patients with inactive or occult hepatitis B virus infection and onco-hematological malignancies are at risk for hepatitis flare, hepatic failure and death due to chemotherapy-mediated reactivation. Nucleot(s)ide analogues can reduce reactivation risks and/or hepatitis. However, immuno-mediated phen...

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Main Authors: Alfredo Marzano, Andrea Marengo, Michela di Fonzo, Antonella Ferrari, Bruno Monarca, Gianfranco delle Fave, Massimo Marignani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2010-12-01
Series:Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
HBV
Online Access:http://www.mjhid.org/index.php/mjhid/article/view/167