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[Clinical guidelines for hepatitis B virus infection in kidney transplant recipients (2023 edition)]

    Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi
    |August 15, 2024
    PubMed

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    Hepatitis B virus (HBV) poses risks for kidney transplant patients due to immunosuppression. This guideline standardizes diagnosis and treatment for HBV infection in these vulnerable individuals.

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    • Nephrology
    • Hepatology
    • Infectious Diseases

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