Influence of drinking on progression of chronic hepatitis B and outcome of antiviral therapy / 临床肝胆病杂志

ABSTRACT

HBV can interact with alcohol in various ways to cause liver damage. Heavy drinking can accelerate the progression of chronic hepatitis B and lead to a poorer prognosis; meanwhile, it can also affect the outcome and compliance in patients receiving antiviral therapy. The epidemiology of drinking in patients with chronic hepatitis B in China remains unclear, and further studies are needed to clarify the mechanism of interaction between alcohol and HBV. Drinking management should be strengthened in patients with chronic hepatitis B in clinical practice, in order to alleviate liver injury induced by alcohol.