Antiviral Agents Used to Treat Hepatitis B Virus Infection
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Tenofovir (Viread) should not be considered an option for this patient because of the unacceptably high incidence of tenofovir-induced renal failure in Asian patients. |
This answer is incorrect. Although tenofovir can cause renal insufficiency, this adverse effect occurs infrequently, especially in persons without any co-morbid medical conditions. Further, there is no evidence that Asian patients have a higher incidence of tenofovir-induced renal insufficiency.
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