The prevalence of viral hepatitis D in the world
Relevance According to many researchers, hepatitis D worsens the prognosis of hepatitis B in 80–90% of cases, accelerating fibrosis and leading to liver cirrhosis or hepatocellular carcinoma. Aims. To present a review of data on prevalence of hepatitis D in the Russian Federation and abroad. Conclus...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Russian |
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Numikom LLC
2022-07-01
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| Series: | Эпидемиология и вакцинопрофилактика |
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| Online Access: | https://www.epidemvac.ru/jour/article/view/1563 |
| Summary: | Relevance According to many researchers, hepatitis D worsens the prognosis of hepatitis B in 80–90% of cases, accelerating fibrosis and leading to liver cirrhosis or hepatocellular carcinoma. Aims. To present a review of data on prevalence of hepatitis D in the Russian Federation and abroad. Conclusions. Hepatitis D is most common in such regions of the world as: Africa, South America, Middle East, North Asia and in some Mediterranean countries. Conclusions. Injecting drug users play a large role among vulnerable populations. Hepatitis B vaccination limits the spread of hepatitis D. |
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| ISSN: | 2073-3046 2619-0494 |