Muhammad Javed, Abdul Nasir, Ghulam Rasool Maiken, Mohd Luqman, Ejaz Ahmed.
Chronic Hepatitis B virus infection; current treatment and future prospects.
Professional Med J Jan ;13(4):716-20.

Hepatitis B virus is a major health dilemma causing an enormous burden on the health care system and a major source of patient`s suffering. Over the last decade, far-reaching research has not only led to the enhancement of present management of chronic hepatitis B, but has also revealed new options for the treatment of this appalling disease. Presently interferon alpha- 2b, lamivudine, adenofovir dipivoxil and tenofovir are being employed for the management of chronic hepatitis B infection. However, extensive research is being carried out to assess the efficacy of peg- interferon, emtricitabine, entecavir and telbivudine in treating chronic hepatitis B infection.

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