Using Entecavir to Reduce Hepatitis in Highly Viremic HBV Patients During Anti-tuberculous Treatment

Summary

Hepatitis during anti-tuberculous treatment (HATT) has been an obstacle in managing TB patients, especially in those with viral hepatitis. A previous study revealed the risk of HATT is significantly higher in TB patients with high serum hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA level than those with low HBV DNA level. Based on these findings, we thus hypothesize that the risk of HATT in TB patients with high baseline serum HBV DNA level can be reduced by concomitant use of anti-HBV agent. In this proposal, we will conduct a prospective randomized clinical study to assess the reduction of HATT risk by using entecavir in TB patients with high baseline serum HBV DNA level, and to evaluate the risk of other treatment-related adverse events in two hospitals.

Timeline

Start

2012-12

Primary completion

2014-06

Completion

2014-06

Publications

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