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Guidelines for Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B

Guiqiang Wang1, Zhongping Duan2

  • 1Center for Liver Diseases, Department of Infectious Diseases, Peking University First Hospital; Department of Infectious and Liver Diseases, Peking University International Hospital, Beijing, China.

Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology
|November 1, 2021
PubMed

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Updated Chinese guidelines for chronic hepatitis B (CHB) aim to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030. These guidelines incorporate recent research and China's specific context for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Viral hepatitis remains a significant global public health threat.
  • The World Health Organization has set a goal to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030.
  • China faces specific challenges in managing chronic hepatitis B (CHB).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To update the national guidelines for the prevention and treatment of chronic hepatitis B (CHB).
  • To align with global efforts to eliminate viral hepatitis.
  • To provide evidence-based recommendations tailored to China's healthcare landscape.

Main Methods:

  • Convening an expert panel by the Chinese Society of Infectious Diseases and the Chinese Society of Hepatology in 2019.
  • Reviewing recent advances in basic, clinical, and preventive research on CHB.
  • Considering the epidemiological and clinical situation specific to China.

Main Results:

  • The updated guidelines encompass the latest scientific findings in CHB.
  • Recommendations are contextualized for the Chinese population and healthcare system.
  • The guidelines provide a comprehensive framework for managing CHB.

Conclusions:

  • The updated guidelines serve as a crucial resource for healthcare professionals in China.
  • Implementation of these guidelines is expected to support the national strategy against CHB.
  • These recommendations contribute to the global goal of viral hepatitis elimination.

Keywords:
ChronicGuidelinesHepatitis BPreventionTreatment

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