To avoid Hep B reactivation, screen before immunosuppression

J Fam Pract. 2019 Mar;68(2):E1-E7.

Abstract

Universal HBV screening before immunosuppression is prudent and cost effective, even when local HBV prevalence is just 0.3%.

MeSH terms

  • Hepatitis B / immunology*
  • Hepatitis B / prevention & control*
  • Hepatitis B Surface Antigens / immunology
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin G / immunology
  • Immunoglobulin M / immunology
  • Immunosuppression Therapy / adverse effects*
  • Recurrence

Substances

  • Hepatitis B Surface Antigens
  • Immunoglobulin G
  • Immunoglobulin M