Gastroenterology Search
Gastroenterology Gastroenterology
hepatitis%20b
HEPATITIS B

Hepatitis B is transmitted through perinatal, percutaneous, sexual, and close person-to-person contact, ie by open cuts and sores.

Human hepatitis B virus belongs to the family of Hepadnaviridae of small, enveloped, primarily hepatotropic DNA viruses. The virus replicates in the host and assembles exclusively in the hepatocytes and virions are released non-cytopathically through the cellular secretory pathway.

Chronic hepatitis B is defined as a chronic necroinflammatory liver disease due to persistent hepatitis B virus infection.

Hepatitis D infection is found only in patients with hepatitis B as it requires the hepatitis B outer coat. It is transmitted through sexual and percutaneous (especially IV drug use) routes.

Hepatitis B and D both have an incubation period of 30-180 days.

Hepatitis B Drug Information

Drug Information

Indication: Immunization against infections caused by all known subtypes of HBV.

Indication: Prophylaxis of hepatitis B after exposure to HBsAg eg, by accidental "needle-stick" or direct mucous membrane ...

Indication: In combination w/ other antiretroviral agents for HIV-1 infections in adult & paed patients ≥12 yr. Chr...

Indication: In combination w/ other antiretroviral for treatment of HIV infected adult & childn.

Indication: HIV infection. 

Indication: 100 mg: Chronic hepatitis B & evidence of HBV replication. 150 mg: In combination w/ other antiretroviral ...

Indication: Chronic hepatitis B & evidence of HBV replication in patients ≥16 yr.

1  /  2
1  /  2
Digital Edition
Asia's trusted medical magazine for healthcare professionals. Get your MIMS Gastroenterology - Malaysia digital copy today!
Sign In To Download
Editor's Recommendations
Most Read Articles
Carfilzomib-based triplet regimen a potential upfront treatment for high-risk MM
Pearl Toh, 3 days ago
The combination therapy comprising carfilzomib, cyclophosphamide and dexamethasone (KCd) is effective, with a tolerable safety profile, in an Asian cohort with high-risk multiple myeloma (MM) — thus providing a more economical alternative as a potential upfront regimen in resource-limited settings, according to leading experts during a myeloma education webinar.
Extreme sleep duration may up mortality risk in individuals with T2D
Audrey Abella, 5 days ago
Extremes of sleep duration (≤5 or ≥10 hours/day), which is a known mortality risk factor in the general population, may increase absolute mortality in adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D), a prospective study has shown.
How to control asthma well: Experts’ perspectives
Pearl Toh, 21 Sep 2020
Early and sustained treatments with simplified regimen are the key to achieving good asthma control, said experts during a presentation at the ERS 2020 Congress.
Once-weekly insulin as good as once-daily dose?
Roshini Claire Anthony, 12 Oct 2020

Insulin icodec, an in-development basal insulin analogue administered once weekly, was as effective as once-daily insulin glargine in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) insufficiently controlled with metformin with or without a DPP-4* inhibitor, according to a phase II trial presented at EASD 2020.