The definition and natural history of severe exacerbation of hepatitis B
10.3969/j.issn.1001-5256.2014.10.001
- VernacularTitle:乙型肝炎重症化的概念及自然史
- Author:
Wei GUO
;
Weina LI
;
Qin NING
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
hepatitis B virus;
hepatitis B,chronic;
liver failure
- From:
Journal of Clinical Hepatology
2014;30(10):967-969
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Despite different opinions on its definition and classification in the past,a consensus has gradually been reached regarding the na-ming,classification,and clinical diagnosis of liver failure.The classification of liver failure is described,and the definition and natural his-tory of severe exacerbation of hepatitis B are summarized.Antiviral treatment and artificial liver support in the early stage are beneficial for clinical outcomes and prognosis.
