Accelerating the elimination of viral hepatitis: a Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology Commission

GS Cooke, I Andrieux-Meyer, TL Applegate… - The lancet …, 2019 - thelancet.com
Viral hepatitis is a major public health threat and a leading cause of death worldwide.
Annual mortality from viral hepatitis is similar to that of other major infectious diseases such …

The potential use of bacteria and bacterial derivatives as drug delivery systems for viral infection

A Faghihkhorasani, HH Ahmed, NM Mashool, M Alwan… - Virology Journal, 2023 - Springer
Viral infections in humans are responsible for fatalities worldwide and contribute to the
incidence of various human ailments. Controllable targeted medicine delivery against many …

Progress towards elimination of viral hepatitis: a Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology Commission update

GS Cooke, B Flower, E Cunningham… - The Lancet …, 2024 - thelancet.com
The top 20 highest burdened countries (in disability-adjusted life years) account for more
than 75% of the global burden of viral hepatitis. An effective response in these 20 countries …

Recent advances in protective vaccines against hepatitis viruses: A narrative review

A Elbahrawy, H Atalla, M Alboraie, A Alwassief… - Viruses, 2023 - mdpi.com
Vaccination has been confirmed to be the safest and, sometimes, the only tool of defense
against threats from infectious diseases. The successful history of vaccination is evident in …

The silent burden of non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease in the elderly: a global burden of disease analysis

P Danpanichkul, CH Ng, MD Muthiah… - Alimentary …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Background Non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) represents a significant health threat
worldwide. The growing trend towards an aging population, along with an alarming rise in …

High Incidence of Acute Liver Failure among Patients in Egypt Coinfected with Hepatitis A and Hepatitis E Viruses

MA El-Mokhtar, AA Elkhawaga, MSH Ahmed… - Microorganisms, 2023 - mdpi.com
Hepatitis A virus (HAV) and Hepatitis E virus (HEV) are transmitted through the fecal–oral
route. HAV outbreaks and one HEV outbreak have been reported in Egypt. However, the …

Genomics in Egypt: current status and future aspects

EA El-Attar, RM Helmy Elkaffas, SA Aglan… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Egypt is the third most densely inhabited African country. Due to the economic burden and
healthcare costs of overpopulation, genomic and genetic testing is a huge challenge …

Evidence for the elimination of viral hepatitis B and C in Egypt: Results of a nationwide survey in 2022

A Kandeel, M Fahim, S Abukamar… - Liver …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Introduction Viral hepatitis C (HCV) and B (HBV) were at the top of Egypt's most
significant public health challenges, with an estimated 14.7% of its population having …

Assessment of hepatitis-related knowledge, attitudes, and practices on quality of life with the moderating role of internalized stigma among hepatitis B-positive patients …

S Ahmed, RY Méndez, S Naveed, S Akhter… - Health Psychology …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Aim: This study aimed to assess the Pakistani hepatitis B patients' knowledge, attitudes, and
practices towards hepatitis management and the impact of self-management on the quality …

Emerging Pathogens Causing Acute Hepatitis

IM Sayed, A El-Shamy, SF Abdelwahab - Microorganisms, 2023 - mdpi.com
Acute hepatitis is defined as an inflammation or injury in the hepatocytes that continues for a
short period of time (less than 6 months)[1]. There are several causes for acute hepatitis …