Opportunistic screening using point-of-care testing leads to successful linkage to care of HBV-infected migrant populations in a low endemic country

Opportunistic screening using point-of-care testing leads to successful linkage to care of HBV-infected migrant populations in a low endemic country

Background and aims: In low endemic countries, screening for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) in migrants is cost-effective in reducing the disease burden of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections, but linkage to care (LTC) remains a challenge. This study aims to guide future screening initiatives, w...

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Main Authors: Erwin Ho, Axelle Vanderlinden, Liesbeth Govaerts, Bo De Fooz, Pierre Van Damme, Peter Michielsen, Thomas Vanwolleghem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-03-01
Series:Journal of Virus Eradication
Subjects:
Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
Public health
Screening
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2055664024000062

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