Viruses, Vol. 16, Pages 628: Dismantling Barriers to Hepatitis B and Delta Screening, Prevention, and Linkage to Care among the PWUD Community in Philadelphia

This study found high rates of current and past HBV infection, and a 10% HBV/HDV co-infection rate. Despite availability of vaccine, one quarter of participants remained vulnerable to infection. Findings demonstrate the need to improve low-threshold HBV/HDV screening, vaccination, and linkage to care among PWUD. The study also identified gaps in the HBV/HDV care cascade, including lack of point-of-care diagnostics and lack of support for HROs to provide HBV services.

Source: Viruses - April 18, 2024 Category: Virology Authors: Beatrice Zovich Catherine Freeland Holly Moore Kara Sapp Anousha Qureshi Rachel Holbert Jason Zambrano Daljinder Bhangoo Chari Cohen Richard W. Hass Amy Jessop Tags: Article Source Type: research