Prior to initiating immunosuppressive therapy in the treatment of autoimmune inflammatory conditions, it is a requirement to screen for certain viral serology, including hepatitis B (HBV).

2011;9(5):545-554. HBV Residence in high-prevalence country, unsafe injection or IVDU, unscreened transfusion, sexual transmission Hepatitis Serology HCV Unsafe injection or IVDU, unscreened ...