Patients with untreated chronic hepatitis B and metabolic comorbidities face a higher risk for advanced liver fibrosis and ...

Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a common cause of viral ... all orders for HBsAg within a 17 month time period. Detailed chart review was performed to identify all patients who were ...

Existing tests used to assess a person's risk of transmitting hepatitis B, such as those measuring viral load, are often costly and require specialized laboratory equipment, limiting their ...