Bibliographic information
GuidelineConsolidated guidelines on HIV, viral hepatitis and STI prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care for key populations
Year of Publication2022
Issuing InstitutionWHO
Recommendation
Maintained
As a priority, all adults, adolescents and children with CHRONIC HEPATITIS B (CHB) and clinical evidence of compensated or decompensated cirrhosis (or cirrhosis based on APRI score >2 in adults) should be treated, regardless of ALT levels, HBeAg status or HBV DNA levels
Recommended in favor
Strong
Certainty of evidence
Moderate
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Originally Developed
Guideline
Guidelines for the prevention, care and treatment of persons with chronic hepatitis B infection
Year2015
InstitutionWorld Health Organization