Overview of chronic hepatitis B management

Nurse Pract. 2025 Jan 1;50(1):7-13. doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000246. Epub 2024 Dec 19.

Abstract

Chronic hepatitis B remains a substantial global health challenge, impacting approximately 254 million people worldwide. A cure for this condition is yet to be discovered. Early identification and effective treatments coupled with vigilant monitoring can help alleviate associated morbidity and mortality due to potential complications such as liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antiviral Agents* / therapeutic use
  • Hepatitis B, Chronic* / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Nurse Practitioners

Substances

  • Antiviral Agents