Bibliographic Info
GuidelineGuidelines for the prevention, care and treatment of persons with chronic hepatitis B infection
Year of Publication2015
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
Status
Maintained
Recommended in favor
Strong
Certainty of evidence
Low
In persons with CHRONIC HEPATITIS B. Routine surveillance for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with abdominal ultrasound and alpha-fetoprotein testing every six months is recommended for:
- - persons with a family history of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
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Guideline
Guidelines for the prevention, diagnosis, care and treatment for people with chronic hepatitis B infection.
Year2024
InstitutionWHO