| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3283799 | Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 2009 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The HBsAg seroprevalence was high (11.1%) in Chinese immigrants presenting for general medical care. A majority (75%) of HBsAg+ patients were HBeAg-. Sixty percent of HBeAg+ cases and 16% of HBeAg- patients with available data had both HBV DNA and ALT levels that would prompt consideration of antiviral therapy. These findings highlight the importance of testing and medical management of hepatitis B in Chinese Americans.
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Scott J. Cotler, Manish K. Dhamija, Fabiolla Siqueira, Anna H. Bartram, Brian J. Luc, Thomas J. Layden, Shirley S. Wong,