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The utility of non‐invasive tests to assess advanced fibrosis in Asian subjects with chronic hepatitis B and concomitant hepatic steatosis

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Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is endemic to Asia and is a leading cause of liver‐related morbidity. The prevalence of concomitant CHB and hepatic steatosis (HS) is increasing in Asia. Non‐invasive… Click to show full abstract

Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is endemic to Asia and is a leading cause of liver‐related morbidity. The prevalence of concomitant CHB and hepatic steatosis (HS) is increasing in Asia. Non‐invasive tests (NITs) including FIB‐4, NFS and APRI assess fibrosis in populations with a single aetiology, but not in subjects with concomitant CHB and HS.

Keywords: concomitant; non invasive; chronic hepatitis; invasive tests; hepatic steatosis

Journal Title: Liver International
Year Published: 2023

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