Issues in Hepatitis B Virus Infection

Supplement Editor:
William D. Carey, MD

Contents

The prevalence and natural history of hepatitis B in the 21st century
William D. Carey, MD

Risk of hepatocellular carcinoma in hepatitis B and prevention through treatment
Morris Sherman, MD, PhD

Understanding cultural barriers in hepatitis B virus infection
Tram T. Tran, MD

Hepatitis B treatment: Current best practices, avoiding resistance
Robert G. Gish, MD

Monotherapy vs multiple-drug therapy: The experts debate
Robert G. Gish, MD, and Pierre M. Gholam,MD

Management of hepatitis B in pregnancy: Weighing the options
Tram T. Tran, MD

Strategies for managing coinfection with hepatitis B virus and HIV
Morris Sherman, MD, PhD