Tag: HBV reactivation

HBV Reactivation: How Biologics and Chemotherapy Trigger Liver Risks - And How to Prevent It

HBV reactivation can occur during biologics or chemotherapy, triggering severe liver damage. Screening for HBsAg and anti-HBc before treatment, followed by antiviral prophylaxis, reduces risk from over 70% to under 5%. This preventable complication demands universal testing.