A new approach to prevent, diagnose, and treat hepatitis B in Africa

CW Spearman, MI Andersson, B Bright… - BMC Global and Public …, 2023 - Springer
There are 82 million people living with hepatitis B (PLWHB) in the World Health
Organization Africa region, where it is the main cause of liver disease. Effective vaccines …

Development and evaluation of a simple treatment eligibility score (HEPSANET) to decentralise hepatitis B care in Africa: a cross-sectional study

N Minier, AN Guingané, E Okeke, E Sinkala… - The Lancet …, 2024 - thelancet.com
Summary Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) elimination requires expanding and
decentralising HBV care services. However, peripheral health facilities lack access to …

Global elimination of HBV: Is it really achievable?

E Vo‐Quang, M Lemoine - Journal of Viral Hepatitis, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a major cause of premature death worldwide. In 2016, the
World Health Organization (WHO) called for HBV elimination and set up very ambitious …

Genetic variation of TLR3 gene is associated with the outcome of hepatitis b infection in mauritanian patients: case control study

T Soumbara, C Bonnet, CT Hamed, F Veten… - BMC Infectious …, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Background Toll-Like receptors (TLRs) play an important role in the immune
response during hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. In this study, we evaluated the association …

[HTML][HTML] Antiviral therapy eligibility and low treatment coverage among hepatitis B virus infected patients in Tanzania

SB Kilonzo, I Nkandala, H Jaka, L Marmo - Open Journal of …, 2023 - scirp.org
Introduction: Limited access to treatment is a crucial factor contributing to the suboptimal
control of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, especially in sub-Saharan African countries such …

[HTML][HTML] Advancing public health policies to combat Hepatitis B in Africa: Challenges, advances, and recommendations for meeting 2030 targets

AA Faniyi, OJ Okesanya, E Manirambona… - Journal of Medicine …, 2024 - Elsevier
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection poses a significant public health threat globally, with Africa
carrying a disproportionate burden. The region faces alarming figures, including …

Spatial and Molecular Epidemiology of Hepatitis B Virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo

CE Morgan - 2024 - search.proquest.com
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) remains endemic in the WHO Africa region, despite an effective
vaccine. Evidence from Africa suggests transmission at household-and community-levels …