Bibliographic Info
GuidelineWHO guidelines on hepatitis B and C testing.
Year of Publication2017
Issuing InstitutionWHO
Recommendation
Status
Maintained
Recommended in favor
Strong
Certainty of evidence
Moderate
Monitoring for HBV treatment response and disease progression. It is recommended that the following be monitored at least annually:
- ALT levels (and AST for APRI), HBsAg, HBeAg, and HBV DNA levels (where HBV
DNA testing is available)
- Non-invasive tests (APRI score or transient elastography) to assess for presence
of cirrhosis in those without cirrhosis at baseline;
- If on treatment, adherence should be monitored regularly and at each visit.
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This recommendation also appears in the following guidelines:
Originally Developed
Guideline
Guidelines for the prevention, care and treatment of persons with chronic hepatitis B infection
Year2015
InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Guideline
Guidelines for the prevention, diagnosis, care and treatment for people with chronic hepatitis B infection.
Year2024
InstitutionWHO