Changing incidence of hepatitis B and persistent infection risk in adults: a population-based follow-up study from 2011 in China

Changing incidence of hepatitis B and persistent infection risk in adults: a population-based follow-up study from 2011 in China

Abstract Background This study aimed to estimate hepatitis B incidence and chronicity risk in rural adults in China under the background of eliminating viral hepatitis. Methods Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) screening was conducted every 2 years in demonstration areas since 2011. Individuals wi...

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Main Authors: Xiaolan Xu, Chensi Wu, Zhuoqi Lou, Chunting Peng, Lushun Jiang, Tianxian Wu, Taiwen Zeng, Yin Dong, Bing Ruan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-02-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Asymptomatic infections
Carrier State
Epidemiology
Hepatitis B virus
Immunization
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-15130-y

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