Author/Authors :
J. A. Lowell، نويسنده , , T. K. Howard، نويسنده , , S. Shenoy، نويسنده , , H. M. White، نويسنده , , D. C. Brennan، نويسنده , , M. G. Peters، نويسنده , , P. C. Huettner، نويسنده ,
Abstract :
The presence of hepatitis B surface and core antibodies (anti-HBs and anti-HBc) in a liver donor without hepatitis B surface antigen is taken to indicate resolution of hepatitis B and is not considered to contraindicate donation. We report a liver transplant recipient who developed hepatitis B after such a donation. It seems that hepatitis B virus can reside in the liver of a patient who has seemingly recovered from his disease. We recommend avoidance of liver transplants from donors who are positive for anti-HBs and anti-HBc.
