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Hepatitis B Virus Treatment in :Children Common Challenges and Management Options in a Case-Based Format
J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2024 Aug 22:piae084. doi: 10.1093/jpids/piae084.Online ahead of print.
1Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition.
2Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL.
3Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL.
Abstract
The management of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in pediatrics presents many challenges, given the potential sequelae of untreated infection including hepatic fibrosis, cirrhosis, and malignancy, and a lack of clear guidance on the timing of treatment initiation. The goal of this review is to feature common clinical scenarios that occur in the evaluation and treatment of HBV infection in children. Each vignette presents an opportunity to discuss guidelines and evidence-based practices as well as review landmark studies and evolving practices.
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