The impact of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection on the long-term outcome of kidney transplant
patients is controversial. A total of 34 chronic hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) carriers …

In an attempt to evaluate the long-term reciprocal impact of renal transplantation on hepatitis
B virus infection, we analyzed the clinical, virologic, and pathologic features of 151 HBsAg …

Abstract Although in Western Europe and North America the prevalence of chronic hepatitis
B virus (HBV) infection has declined in patients awaiting renal transplantation, it remains a …

Background In kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) with hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection,
immunosuppression may increase viral replication with increased risk for liver disease …

The impact of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection on the outcome of renal transplantation (Tx)
has been controversial. To determine the indication of renal Tx in patients infected by HBV …

Introduction Manifestations of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in renal transplant (RTx)
recipients tend to be worse because of the higher viral load. RTx recipients with Asian …

The impact of hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) on patient survival after kidney transplantation
is controversial. The aims of this study were (1) to assess the independent prognostic values …

Background There has been improvement in kidney transplantation over the years;
however, the impact of hepatitis B and C virus (HBV, HCV) infection on the long-term …

Chronic hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) carriers run a high risk of developing chronic
liver disease after renal transplantation. To determine the impact of liver disease on long …

Methods To clarify the long-term impact of antiviral treatment for HBV-positive KTR, we
retrospectively reviewed 94 HBV-positive (male 73%) and 282 age/sex-matched HBV …