The management of viral hepatitis in the setting of pregnancy requires special consideration.
There are five liver-specific viruses (hepatitis A, B, C, D, E), each with unique epidemiology …

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) cannot be eliminated completely from infected hepatocytes because
of the presence of intrahepatic covalently closed circular DNA (cccDNA). As chronic hepatitis …

Abstract In sub-Saharan Africa, simple biomarkers of liver fibrosis are needed to scale-up
hepatitis B treatment. We conducted an individual participant data meta-analysis of 3,548 …

In 2016, WHO member states at the World Health Assembly adopted a Global Health Sector
Strategy that included a policy of eliminating viral hepatitis. Clear targets were established to …

Advancements in analytical diagnostic systems for point-of-care (POC) application have
gained considerable attention because of their rapid operation at the site required to …

Study concept and design, YS, YT; acquisition of data, YS, GN, AC, AK, AH, NY, KA, ML;
analysis and interpretation of data, YS, TC, AK, KA, JPV, ML, YT; drafting of the manuscript …

Chronic liver disease represents a major public health problem, accounting for significant
morbidity and mortality worldwide. As prognosis and management depend mainly on the …

Progress towards hepatitis B virus (HBV) elimination targets remains slow, despite efforts to
support enhanced prevention, diagnosis and treatment. On the basis of insights from …

Despite the heavy disease burden posed by hepatitis B, around 90% of people living with
hepatitis B are not diagnosed globally. Many of the affected populations still have limited or …

The hepatitis B virus (HBV) cannot be removed completely from infected hepatocytes, owing
to the presence of intrahepatic covalently closed circular DNA (cccDNA). As chronic hepatitis …