Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3113348 | Medicina Intensiva | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
HBcAb seropositivity influences acceptance of a heart donor, but agreement is lacking. There is limited information on receptor evolution. To date there has been one reported case of hepatitis B after heart transplant. Although rare, an HBcAb (+) donor can harbor occult HBV infection. The risk of infection can be prevented with appropriate HBsAb titers following vaccination or by pharmacological measures.
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Authors
C. Chamorro, M. Aparicio,