Research progress of the relationship between HBV and NHL

VernacularTitle:乙型肝炎病毒与非霍奇金淋巴瘤关系的研究进展
Author: Weiping LIU ; Wen ZHENG ; Guiqiang WANG ; Jun ZHU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Hepatitis B virus; Lymphoma
From: Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2009;18(3):178-181
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: [Objective] China is one of high hepatitis B virus (HBV)-epidemic areas. The role of HBV and nonHodgkin lymphoma (NHL) has also recently been investigated. There is significantly higher prevalence rate of HBV infection among patients with NHL compared with other solid tumor and general population. HBV reactivation during chemotherapy is, however, a real concern. Several previous studies have reported increased risks of liver-related morbidity and mortality. The use of prophylactic anti-HBV drugs can effectively reduce the incidence and severity of hepatitis among HBV-infected patients who received chemotherapy for NHL.