Zheng PY, Lou HS, Wang YH, Tang FA, Bai R, Si FM, Bai JX, Ju X. Potential effect of specific immunotherapy on chronic hepatitis B of vertical maternal-fetal transmission: an analysis of 23 cases.
Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2006;
14:1824-1827. [DOI:
10.11569/wcjd.v14.i18.1824]
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Abstract
AIM: To study the efficacy of specific immuno-therapy in the treatment of patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) of vertical maternal-fetal transmission.
METHODS: HBsAg vaccine-loaded dendritic cells (DC, 106) and HBIg (200 U) were injected respectively into 23 patients with CHB of vertical transmission. Six months were considered as one course, and there were two courses in total. At the end of treatment, liver function, HBV DNA level and HBV markers in the patients were measured.
RESULTS: Of the 9 patients with HBeAg(+) CHB, 1 case showed a complete response, and 7 showed partial responses. Of the 4 patients with HBeAg(-) CHB, partial responses occurred in 2 cases. No responses were observed in the 5 chronic HBV carriers. Of the 5 inactive HBsAg carriers, 1 case showed a complete response, while the rest showed no responses.
CONCLUSION: The specific immunotherapy is effective in the treatment of CHB transmitted from the mothers.
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