Long-term use of methotrexate does not result in hepatitis B reactivation in rheumatologic patients.

Laohapand, Charlie

Long-term use of methotrexate does not result in hepatitis B reactivation in rheumatologic patients. [electronic resource] - Hepatology international Apr 2015 - 202-8 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1936-0541

10.1007/s12072-014-9597-6 doi


Adult
Aged
Antirheumatic Agents--therapeutic use
Arthritis, Rheumatoid--drug therapy
Cross-Sectional Studies
DNA, Viral--blood
Female
Hepatitis B Antibodies--blood
Hepatitis B Surface Antigens--blood
Hepatitis B virus--genetics
Hepatitis B, Chronic--blood
Humans
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic--drug therapy
Male
Methotrexate--therapeutic use
Middle Aged
Spondylarthropathies--drug therapy
Time Factors
Viral Load--drug effects
Virus Activation--drug effects