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Management of antiviral resistance in patients with chronic hepatitis B Locarnini S; Hatzakis A; Heathcote J; Keeffe EB; Liang TJ; Mutimer D; Pawlotsky JM; Zoulim FAntivir Ther 2004[Oct]; 9 (5): 679-93A meeting of physicians and scientists involved in the management of chronic hepatitis B (CHB) was held to review current scientific data regarding antiviral resistance in hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. The goals of the meeting were to describe current treatments for CHB, discuss emerging issues in HBV drug resistance and to delineate patient monitoring, including markers for resistance, during administration of antiviral therapy. The aim of this review article is to provide treating physicians with a framework for the management of CHB in the context of antiviral resistance. Definitions of primary and secondary antiviral treatment failure can be used to aid monitoring and early diagnosis of drug resistance before disease progression occurs as a consequence of viral breakthrough. Primary antiviral treatment failure is defined as failure of a drug to reduce HBV DNA levels by > or = 1 x log10 IU/ml within 3 months following initiation of therapy, and secondary antiviral treatment failure as a rebound of HBV replication of > or = 1 x log10 IU/ml from nadir in patients with an initial antiviral treatment effect (> or = 1 x log10 IU/ml decrease in serum HBV DNA). Confirmation of antiviral drug failure can be established by sequencing the HBV DNA polymerase and identifying specific genetic markers of antiviral drug resistance. In addition to virological assays, HBV resistance can be assessed from a clinical perspective including increased serum alanine aminotransferase levels and the development of systemic symptoms or signs of liver failure. Potential strategies to prevent the emergence of resistance and how to manage drug-resistant HBV once it emerges are discussed.|*Drug Resistance, Viral[MESH]|Antiviral Agents/*pharmacology/therapeutic use[MESH]|DNA, Viral/blood[MESH]|Hepatitis B virus/*drug effects/genetics[MESH]|Hepatitis B, Chronic/*drug therapy/*virology[MESH]|Humans[MESH]|Treatment Failure[MESH]|Viral Load[MESH] |
