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World J Hepatol. Aug 27, 2021; 13(8): 853-867
Published online Aug 27, 2021. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v13.i8.853
Published online Aug 27, 2021. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v13.i8.853
Figure 1 Risk factors of donor derived transmission of hepatitis B virus and proposed protective factors.
HBV: Hepatitis B virus; HBsAg: Hepatitis B surface antigen; HBeAg: Hepatitis B e antigen; Anti-HBc: Hepatitis B core antibody; Anti-HBs: Hepatitis B surface antibody.
Figure 2 Proposed management for several types of donor and recipient pairs according to the results of hepatitis B virus serology test and DNA markers.
HBV: Hepatitis B virus; HBeAg: Hepatitis B e antigen; Anti-HBs: Hepatitis B surface antibody; HBIG: Hepatitis B immunoglobulin; HBsAg: Hepatitis B surface antigen.
- Citation: Srisuwarn P, Sumethkul V. Kidney transplant from donors with hepatitis B: A challenging treatment option. World J Hepatol 2021; 13(8): 853-867
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5182/full/v13/i8/853.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4254/wjh.v13.i8.853