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