Treatment with interferon of chronic hepatitis B associated with antibody to hepatitis B e antigen.

Author: BoninoF, BrunettoM R, CalvoP, CerenziaM T, DemartiniA, ManziniP, OliveriF

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Persistence of HBV replication (serum HBV-DNA and intrahepatic HBcAg) and markers of HBV-induced (IgM anti-HBc positive) liver disease in anti-HBe-positive patients characterize a peculiar form of chronic hepatitis B. This form of hepatitis B prevails in the Mediterranean Basin, Middle and Far East ...See full text at original site
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引用元:
https://doi.org/10.1016/0168-8278(91)91713-q

データ提供:米国国立医学図書館(NLM)

Interferon Therapy for Chronic Hepatitis B: A Camel's Perspective

[Chronic hepatitis B] is a relentless journey through the desert of [liver disease]. This research, like a group of camels seeking a way to [combat viral infection], investigated the use of [interferon] to [treat chronic hepatitis B]. The researchers found that [interferon] was effective in [inhibiting viral replication] and [normalizing liver function] in many patients. However, the effects were often [temporary], leading to a relapse in some cases.

A Glimpse of Hope in the Desert of Liver Disease

The results of this study suggest that [interferon] can offer a [temporary respite] in the [battle against chronic hepatitis B]. While [interferon] may not provide a permanent cure, it can [help manage the disease] and [improve liver function] in many patients. However, it's important to [understand the limitations of the treatment] and [monitor for potential relapse].

Navigating the Desert of Liver Disease

This research highlights the need for [continued research and development] in the fight against [chronic hepatitis B]. Just as a camel caravan needs to adapt to changing desert conditions, we need to find new and more effective ways to [treat and manage] this challenging disease.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This study, like a camel caravan navigating a challenging desert, provides a valuable insight into the [treatment of chronic hepatitis B]. While the results are encouraging, they also highlight the need for [continued research] to find a more sustainable and effective treatment for this complex disease.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 1992-01-07
  2. Date Revised 2019-08-17
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

1960379

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1016/0168-8278(91)91713-q

SNS
PICO Info
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Languages

English

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