The Role of Antiviral Prophylaxis in Preventing HBV and HDV Recurrence in the Setting of Liver Transplantation

The Role of Antiviral Prophylaxis in Preventing HBV and HDV Recurrence in the Setting of Liver Transplantation

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a prevalent underlying disease, leading to liver transplantation (LT) for both decompensated cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The hepatitis delta virus (HDV) affects approximately 5–10% of HBsAg carriers, accelerating the progression of liver injury and HCC. T...

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Main Authors: Sara Battistella, Alberto Zanetto, Martina Gambato, Giacomo Germani, Marco Senzolo, Patrizia Burra, Francesco Paolo Russo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
HBV
HDV
liver transplantation
HBV prophylaxis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/15/5/1037

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