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Chronic Hepatitis B

INFLAMMATION of the LIVER in humans caused by HEPATITIS B VIRUS lasting six months or more. It is primarily transmitted by parenteral exposure, such as transfusion of contaminated blood or blood products, but can also be transmitted via sexual or intimate personal contact.
Also Known As:
Hepatitis B, Chronic; Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection; Hepatitis B Virus Infection, Chronic
Networked: 12045 relevant articles (1173 outcomes, 1990 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Infections
2. Fibrosis (Cirrhosis)
3. Hepatitis B
4. Hepatocellular Carcinoma (Hepatoma)
5. Liver Diseases (Liver Disease)

Experts

1. Yuen, Man-Fung: 135 articles (11/2022 - 02/2002)
2. Janssen, Harry L A: 135 articles (01/2022 - 10/2003)
3. Lai, Ching-Lung: 122 articles (05/2022 - 02/2002)
4. Ahn, Sang Hoon: 122 articles (02/2022 - 01/2005)
5. Zoulim, Fabien: 106 articles (11/2022 - 01/2002)
6. Kao, Jia-Horng: 104 articles (03/2022 - 01/2002)
7. Han, Kwang-Hyub: 90 articles (04/2021 - 12/2002)
8. Liaw, Yun-Fan: 88 articles (11/2022 - 01/2002)
9. Marcellin, Patrick: 86 articles (01/2022 - 01/2002)
10. Park, Jun Yong: 85 articles (01/2022 - 01/2008)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Chronic Hepatitis B:
1. Lamivudine (Epivir)FDA Link
2. Hepatitis B e AntigensIBA
3. entecavirFDA Link
4. Antiviral Agents (Antivirals)IBA
5. InterferonsIBA
6. Interferon-alpha (Interferon Alfa)IBA
7. Tenofovir (Viread)FDA Link
8. Hepatitis B Surface Antigens (HBsAg)FDA Link
9. DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)IBA
10. NucleosidesIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Liver Transplantation
3. Aftercare (After-Treatment)
4. Immunotherapy
5. Duration of Therapy