The impact of HBV flare on the outcome of HBV‐related decompensated cirrhosis patients with bacterial infection

Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) flare can occur in HBV patients either naïve or have interruption to treatment. Bacterial infection (BI) is a common complication of cirrhosis with potential severe outcomes. We aimed to assess the impact of HBV flare on the outcome of patients with HBV‐related decompensated cirrhosis and BI. Methods This was a retrospective study from 2 tertiary academic hospitals in Shanghai, China of HBV patients admitted...