Korean J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr.  2008 Mar;11(1):1-11.

Consulting about Chronic Hepatitis B: Focusing onCommon Errors of Internet Website in Korea

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  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea. bhchoi@knu.ac.kr

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.

Keyword

Chronic hepatitis B; Hepatitis B virus; Treatment

MeSH Terms

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
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