Bibliographic information

GuidelineWHO guidelines on hepatitis B and C testing.
Year of Publication2017
Issuing InstitutionWHO

Recommendation

Maintained

Monitoring for HBV treatment response and disease progression. It is recommended that the following be monitored at least annually:

  • ALT levels (and AST for APRI), HBsAg, HBeAg, and HBV DNA levels (where HBV

DNA testing is available)

  • Non-invasive tests (APRI score or transient elastography) to assess for presence

of cirrhosis in those without cirrhosis at baseline;

  • If on treatment, adherence should be monitored regularly and at each visit.

Recommended in favor

Strong

Also Featured In

This recommendation also appears in the following guidelines:

Originally Developed
Guideline

Guidelines for the prevention, care and treatment of persons with chronic hepatitis B infection

Year2015
InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Guideline

Guidelines for the prevention, diagnosis, care and treatment for people with chronic hepatitis B infection.

Year2024
InstitutionWHO