Recent Advances in HBV Reactivation Research

Table 1

Three phases of HBV Reactivation.

PHASE	FEATURE	DIAGNOSTIC MARKERS	COMMENTS
1	Increase in HBV Replication Period	HBV DNA; HBeAg; HBsAg	Rise of > 1 log10 IU/mL; In HBeAg negative; Reverse seroconversion
2	Liver Disease; Activity Period	ALT; Jaundice; Symptoms	Rise of > 3 times baseline; Injury; Indicates more serious
3	Recovery Period	HBV DNA; ALT; HBsAg	Drops to the baseline level; Drops to the baseline level; May be negative late