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Disparities in Antiviral Treatment Among Adults With Hepatitis B Cirrhosis: An Analysis of the National Veterans Affairs Cohort.

Authors :
Wong, Robert J
Yang, Zeyuan
Cheung, Ramsey
Source :
Clinical Infectious Diseases; 5/15/2024, Vol. 78 Issue 5, p1232-1234, 3p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Timely antiviral therapy is critical in chronic hepatitis B cirrhosis to prevent further liver complications. Among a national cohort of US Veterans with chronic hepatitis B cirrhosis, only 52% were initiated on antiviral therapy; treatment was significantly lower among patients of non-Asian ethnicity, high-risk alcohol use, and in rural settings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10584838
Volume :
78
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Clinical Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
177249785
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciad617