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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 7, 2007; 13(1): 125-140
Published online Jan 7, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i1.125
Table 1 Indication for observing and treating HBV
HBV-DNAlevelsALT statusTherapy/Observation
HBeAg +> 105NormalObserve
HBeAg +> 105ElevatedYesIFN, Antivirals
HBeAg +> 104NormalObserve
HBeAg -> 104ElevatedYesAntivirals, IFN
HBeAg -> 104NormalObserve
Pregnancy> 109 geq/mLIrrelevantYesAntivirals
HBsAg + chemotherapyIrrelevantIrrelevantYesAntivirals
HBsAg -
Anti-HBc + chemotherapyPositiveIrrelevantObserve, treat in case of HBs-Ag appearanceAntivirals
Advanced fibrosisirrelevantElevatedAlwaysAntivirals
Transplanted patients> 104Consider TreatmentAntivirals
Asian male> 105/6IrrelevantYesAntivirals