1983
DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(83)80240-6
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Interaction Between Hepatitis B Virus and Alcohol Consumption in Liver Cirrhosis

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“…(54,55) Ingestion of more than 7 drinks of alcohol per week for women and more than 14 drinks per week for men are associated with increased risk of cirrhosis and HCC. (56,57) Studies evaluating the risk of lesser amounts of alcohol intake are sparse, (58) but the conservative approach is to recommend abstinence or minimal alcohol ingestion. (59,60) Individuals with CHB should be immunized against hepatitis A if not already immune.…”
Section: B Counseling Patients With Chronic Hepatitis B Including mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…(54,55) Ingestion of more than 7 drinks of alcohol per week for women and more than 14 drinks per week for men are associated with increased risk of cirrhosis and HCC. (56,57) Studies evaluating the risk of lesser amounts of alcohol intake are sparse, (58) but the conservative approach is to recommend abstinence or minimal alcohol ingestion. (59,60) Individuals with CHB should be immunized against hepatitis A if not already immune.…”
Section: B Counseling Patients With Chronic Hepatitis B Including mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, heavy use of alcohol (Ͼ40 g/d) has been associated with higher ALT levels 102,103 and development of cirrhosis. 104 In addition, the development of cirrhosis and HCC occurs at a younger age in heavy drinkers with chronic hepatitis B. 105,106…”
Section: Counseling and Prevention Of Hepatitis Bmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The initial evaluation of all patients with chronic viral hepatitis should include a history and clinical examination [26]. The history should include questions about IDU (current and remote), past immunization for hepatitis A/B, episodes of jaundice, travel abroad and potential risk activity there (blood transfusion, IDU and sexual), alcohol use (current and past), family history of HBV infection, liver disease or HCC, and previous investigation for hepatitis [26,27]. A clinical examination for evidence of chronic liver disease (peripheral stigmata, splenomegaly and ascites) should be performed.…”
Section: Assessment Of Liver Diseasementioning
confidence: 99%