2014
DOI: 10.4172/2165-7831.1000114
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Hepatitis B Reactivation in Patients with Hematological Malignancies and Stem Cell Transplantation

Abstract: Hepatitis B infection is the leading cause of chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma and is thought to be responsible for million deaths per year globally. Management of patients with resolved or active hepatitis B and cancer is a challenge and these patients are at higher risk of hepatitis B related complications due to immunosuppression and loss of prior immunity. The treating hematologist needs to understand the biology of this common virus, its potential for long-term harm, the necessary… Show more

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