Role of lower dose hepatitis B immune globulin prophylaxis in liver transplantation: A single center perspective

• Published in: Hepatology Forum Vol. 4; no. 1; pp. 3 - 6
• Main Authors: Edwards, Diep, Lin, Jessica, Toman, Lindsey, Gurakar, Merve, Pustavoitau, Aliaksei, Kohli, Ruhail, Wesson, Russel, Ottmann, Shane E, Dao, Doan, Gurakar, Ahmet, Kim, Ahyoung
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Turkey Kare Publishing 01.01.2023
• Subjects: HBIG; HBV; liver transplantation

Prevention of hepatitis B virus (HBV) reinfection is important for long-term outcomes following liver transplantation (LT). Hepatitis B immunoglobulin (HBIG) is used among recipients who have (i) native HBV disease, (ii) hepatitis B core antibody positivity (HBcAb positivity), or (iii) received HBcA...