Comparison of tenofovir and entecavir treatment results in chronic hepatitis b infection

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is one of the most important factors of acute hepatitis, chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a major global health problem and it is estimated that approximately 240 million people chronically infected (1, 2). In our study, the oral antiviral agent tenofovir and entecavir used in CHB infection were evaluated long-term efficacy. In total 400 patients were included in the study, 234 in the tenofovir group and 166 patients in the entecavir group has been evaluated. 0-3-6-9-12. months and after every six months HBV DNA, ALT, AST levels, 0-6-12. months and after every twelve months HBsAg, HBeAg, anti-HBe levels and 0-6-12. months ALP, GGT, total bilirubin values were evaluated. When we have looked at age, gender, initial ALT, AST, HBV DNA, HBeAg, and HAI fibrosis value and no significant statistical difference between the two groups. When we look at the results of both groups, although HBV DNA negativity in terms of entecavir compared to tenofovir it appears generally more effective, statistically no significant difference was detected. In terms of ALT normalization between the two groups, although it appears that entecavir is more effective than tenofovir, only 6 and 60 months were found to be statistically entecavir is more effective. Considering the loss of HBsAg and HBeAg seroconversion rates were similar between the two groups.