Consulting about Chronic Hepatitis B: Focusing onCommon Errors of Internet Website in Korea.
- Author:
Byung Ho CHOE
1
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea. bhchoi@knu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Chronic hepatitis B;
Hepatitis B virus;
Treatment
- MeSH:
Carcinoma, Hepatocellular;
Carrier State;
Complementary Therapies;
Hepatitis;
Hepatitis B virus;
Hepatitis B, Chronic;
Hepatitis, Chronic;
Humans;
Immune Tolerance;
Internet;
Korea;
Liver Cirrhosis;
Parents;
Patient Education as Topic;
Viruses
- From:Korean Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
2008;11(1):1-11
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Comprehensive understanding of the natural course of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is mandatory for the management and treatment of chronic hepatitis B, of which the natural course consists of immune tolerance, immune clearance, inactive carrier state, and reactivation phase. Evidence based medical approach is essential for the management of HBV carriers and treatment of active hepatitis to decrease risks of liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma as well as to increase survival. In addition, education of patients or their parents are required to achieve a better therapeutic outcome and to prevent unconfirmed alternative medicine and anecdotal approaches.
