| Literature DB >> 16627542 |
L H Calabrese1, N N Zein, D Vassilopoulos.
Abstract
Understanding of the natural history and basic biology of hepatitis B virus (HBV) has increased greatly in recent years. In view of this, the following are reviewed here: (a) recent advances in HBV biology pertinent to the rheumatic disease population; (b) the risks of HBV reactivation in patients with rheumatic disease undergoing immunosuppression; and (c) potential strategies to manage these risks.Entities:
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Year: 2006 PMID: 16627542 PMCID: PMC1798254 DOI: 10.1136/ard.2005.043257
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Rheum Dis ISSN: 0003-4967 Impact factor: 19.103