| Literature DB >> 28005687 |
Linda Aurpibul1, Pagakrong Lumbiganon, Rawiwan Hansudewechakul, Suparat Kanjanavanit, Torsak Bunupuradah, Pope Kosalaraksa, Pawinee Taeprasert, Thanyawee Puthanakit.
Abstract
We determined hepatitis B virus (HBV) suppression rates among 18 lamivudine (3TC)-experienced HBV-human immunodeficiency virus-coinfected adolescents after treatment with tenofovir disoproxil fumurate (TDF). At TDF initiation, their median age was 17.6 years, and duration of 3TC exposure was 7.3 years. Eleven patients (61%) achieved HBV DNA <60 IU/mL after 48 weeks on TDF and 3TC which was similar to adult studies, although hepatitis B surface antigen loss or hepatitis B envelope antigen seroconversion did not occur.Entities:
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28005687 PMCID: PMC5348266 DOI: 10.1097/INF.0000000000001491
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pediatr Infect Dis J ISSN: 0891-3668 Impact factor: 2.129