Hepatitis B: Epidemiology and natural history

Tram T. Tran; Paul Martin

doi:10.1016/j.cld.2004.02.008

Hepatitis B: Epidemiology and natural history

Tram T. Tran, Paul Martin

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Abstract

Chronic infection with hepatitis B and its sequelae remains a major global health concern. Despite recommendations and implementation of vaccination programs, the health and economic burdens are still significant. People in endemic areas and immigrants from these areas need to be adequately screened and treated. HBeAgnegative chronic hepatitis is increasingly recognized with additional challenges in management. Programs implementing primary prophylaxis strategies such as vaccination of high-risk adult and adolescent groups should continue.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	255-266
Number of pages	12
Journal	Clinics in liver disease
Volume	8
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cld.2004.02.008
State	Published - May 1 2004
Externally published	Yes

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Hepatology

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