Chronic Hepatitis B - Antiviral Drug Resistance - Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Infection
Conditions
Brief summary
This study aims to determine the prevalence of antiviral drug resistance among Egyptian patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and to identify the associated demographic, clinical, and virological risk factors. Understanding patterns of resistance will help improve treatment selection and optimize long-term management strategies for HBV patients.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* This study will include all chronic HBV-infected patients, either cirrhotic or not, receiving TDF 300 mg, ETV 0.5 or 1mg, or lamivudine 100 mg, irrespective of HBeAg status. The HBV chronicity is defined by persistence of HbsAg positivity for more than 6 months.
Exclusion criteria
* Patients younger than 18 years old.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Proportion of Patients Exhibiting Antiviral Resistance Detection of HBV Antiviral Resistance Mutations | 6 months |