Treatment with lamivudine and entecavir in severe acute hepatitis B

Conclusion: Anti-viral therapy can be considered for managing selected cases of SAHB. Biochemical as well as virological parameters need to orient the choice of the anti-viral agent. Lamivudine displayed a greater decrease in viral load compared to controls, but it was associated with lower levels of HBsAg to anti-HBs seroconversion. Patients treated with entecavir showed a better response in terms of HBs seroconversion by 24 weeks.
Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology - Category: Microbiology Authors: Source Type: research