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Expert Panel of Pediatric Liver Specialists Publishes Recommendations for Monitoring and Referral of Children With Chronic Hepatitis B Infections
Date:10/5/2009

isease or liver cancer.

"The decision whether or not to treat needs to be evaluated carefully by a pediatrician or specialist familiar with indications for treatment of chronic HBV," Dr. Schwarz said. "The right treatment at the right time can enhance quality and length of life. Inappropriate or unnecessary treatment can result in the emergence of drug-resistant strains of the virus, potentially limiting our treatment options for the future."

Reference

Haber, BA, et al. Recommendations for Screening, Monitoring and Referral of Children with Chronic Hepatitis B in North America: Report of a Workshop. Pediatrics published online Oct 5, 2009. (doi: 10.1542/peds.2009-0567)

http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/peds.2009-0567v1

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