Serum hepatitis B virus DNA before liver transplantation correlates with HBV reinfection rate even under successful low-dose hepatitis B immunoglobulin prophylaxis

摘要

Purpose The combination of hepatitis B immunoglobulin (HBIg) and nucleos(t)ide analogues has been accepted as the best treatment to control hepatitis B recurrence after orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT). However, the optimal dose of HBIg remains unclear. We have previously reported that high-dose HBIg in the early period followed by low-dose HBIg with nucleos(t)ide analogues offers reliable and cost-effective control of hepatitis B recurrence. The aim of this study was to investigate intrahepatic hepatitis B virus (HBV) reinfection status with our clinically successful protocol.