Publication
Title
The elimination of hepatitis D as a public health problem : needs and challenges
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Abstract
Infection with hepatitis D virus leads to liver disease and cancer most rapidly of all hepatitis viruses. However, knowledge about hepatitis D remains poor and the burden and impact are underestimated, even though some 12–15 million people mainly in low‐ and middle‐income countries may be affected. Its epidemiology is changing, with increasing migration leading to increased risks of infection and disease. A recent Viral Hepatitis Prevention Board meeting reviewed the current epidemiological status, improvements in diagnostic testing, advances in the development of novel antiviral agents in phase III trials and the need for a greater public health response, such as new guidelines and recommended testing of all people newly identified as infected with hepatitis B virus for hepatitis D virus infection. It identified issues and needs for attention with regard to prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
Language
English
Source (journal)
Journal of viral hepatitis. - Oxford
Publication
Oxford : 2024
ISSN
1352-0504 [print]
1365-2893 [online]
DOI
10.1111/JVH.13891
Volume/pages
31 :1 (2024) , p. 47-50
ISI
001074459400001
Pubmed ID
37789715
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UAntwerpen
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Publications with a UAntwerp address
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Creation 04.10.2023
Last edited 17.04.2024
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