Functional cure is associated with younger age in children undergoing antiviral treatment for active chronic hepatitis B

ConclusionResults of the present study demonstrated that children aged 1 – <  7 years, with active CHB can achieve a high functional cure rate by undergoing antiviral therapy compared to those aged ≥ 7 years, who undergo antiviral therapy. These data support the use of antiviral treatment at an early age in children with CHB. However, future prospectively randomize d controlled trials are necessary to validate the findings of this study.Graphical AbstractThe younger age, the higher functional cure rate in children with chronic hepatitis B undergoing on-time antiviral treatment.
Source: Hepatology International - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research