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Treatment of chronic hepatitis B: Who to treat, what to use, and for how long? Scott K. Fung, Anna S.F. Lok Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology Volume 2, Issue 10, Pages 839-848 (October 2004) DOI: 10.1016/S1542-3565(04)00386-6 Copyright © 2004 American Gastroenterological Association Terms and Conditions

Figure 1 Natural history of chronic hepatitis B infection can be divided into 4 phases. Treatment is indicated for patients in the immune clearance (HBeAG-positive chronic hepatitis) and reactivation (HBeAG-negative chronic hepatitis) phases. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology 2004 2, 839-848DOI: (10.1016/S1542-3565(04)00386-6) Copyright © 2004 American Gastroenterological Association Terms and Conditions

Figure 2 Decisions on (A) who to treat and (B) what treatment to use should balance benefits versus risks of treatment. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology 2004 2, 839-848DOI: (10.1016/S1542-3565(04)00386-6) Copyright © 2004 American Gastroenterological Association Terms and Conditions