Abstract:have remained below 100 IU/mL in most cases. On the other hand, one of our recent nonresponders vaccinated while receiving lamivudine, developed positive serum hepatitis B surface antigen and HBV DNA 9 months after the failure of vaccination despite the uninterrupted administration of oral lamivudine. Although we currently have no data regarding lamivudine resistance in this patient, the case appears to be similar to the one described by Pruett 3 and suggests that, at least in nonresponders to HBV vaccination,… Show more
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