Tag: Hepatitis
Low Hep B Vaccine Response Rate Linked to IBD Treatment
Treatment with infliximab and/or azathioprine associated with weaker response to vaccination
Cirrhosis in Hepatitis C More Widespread Than Thought
Biopsy alone greatly underestimates prevalence, researcher says
Migration Contributes to Flat HBV Infection Prevalence Rate in U.S.
Prevalence of chronic HBV infection constant at 0.3 percent since 1999 despite rising immune protection
ER-Based Test Finds High Prevalence of Hepatitis C
Of those with confirmed positive result, 45 percent arranged follow-up appointments
Chronic HCV Diagnosed in 4.2 Percent of Inpatient Cohort
More than 80 percent received follow-up care; cohort was composed of baby boomers
FDA Approves Technivie for Hepatitis C
For people with chronic hepatitis C genotype 4
Combo Treatments Promising for HIV-HCV Coinfection
Sustained virologic response for ledipasvir and sofosbuvir; and for daclatasvir and sofosbuvir
Hep C Infections Underreported in the United States
In one state, only one from 183 diagnosed cases met reporting criteria for CDC
Web Process to Provide Timely Guidance in HCV Management
Living document developed, which will reside online and provide up-to-date recommendations
Intradermal HBV Vaccine Efficient for Intramuscular Nonresponders
No reports of adverse events with intradermal recombinant HBsAg-based vaccine
