Treatment for acute HBV
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If undergo liver transplant: HBIG + nucleo(s/t)ide analogue effective in preventing reinfection
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HIV/HBV coinfection: Rx w/ 2 drugs active against both HBV & HIV (https://aidsinfo.nih.gov)
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Immunosuppression: prior to initiating chemoRx, anti-TNF, rituximab, steroids (>20 mg/d >1 mo), screen for HBV; Rx if mod-to-high risk of reactive (incl anti-HBs ⊕ getting rituximab)
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Postexposure (risk infxn ~30%) Ppx: HBIG → vaccine (if unvac or known nonresponder)