Editorial
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World J Gastroenterol. May 7, 2024; 30(17): 2294-2297
Published online May 7, 2024. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i17.2294
Expanding indications for chronic hepatitis B treatment: Is it really desirable to treat everyone?
Fabiola Di Dato, Raffaele Iorio
Fabiola Di Dato, Raffaele Iorio, Department of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, University of Naples Federico II, Naples 80131, Italy
Author contributions: Di Dato F and Iorio R wrote the first draft and reviewed and finalized the editorial.
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Corresponding author: Raffaele Iorio, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, University of Naples Federico II, Via Pansini 5, Naples 80131, Italy. riorio@unina.it
Received: February 6, 2024
Revised: March 8, 2024
Accepted: April 15, 2024
Published online: May 7, 2024
Core Tip

Core Tip: There is a growing trend to expand the indications for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B. Starting from the concept that current therapies for chronic hepatitis B are unable to completely eradicate hepatitis B virus infection, this editorial critically analyzes the long-term efficacy of the available therapies and the rationale for an extension of current indications.