Open AccessAcute Hepatitis B Surge: Opioid Epidemic Implication and Management Challenges
Author(s) -
Erik D. Johansson,
Mariúñez
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
open forum infectious diseases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.546
H-Index - 35
ISSN - 2328-8957
DOI - 10.1093/ofid/ofaa190
Subject(s) - medicine , opioid epidemic , opioid , hepatitis b , hepatitis , intensive care medicine , virology , receptor
We recognized a surge in acute hepatitis B at our institution and a link to the opioid epidemic since 2017. Among barriers to optimal management, we identified frequent deviations from national recommendations and patient noncompliance with follow-up.
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