Prospective study of hepatitis B and D epidemiology and risk factors in Romania: A 10-year update

CONCLUSION: This study shows that HDV infection among those with HBV remains endemic in Romania and updates our understanding of HDV epidemiology and associated risk factors. It emphasizes the need for systematic screening for HDV infection and collaborative initiatives for controlling and preventing HBV and HDV infection.PMID:38689751 | PMC:PMC11056896 | DOI:10.4254/wjh.v16.i4.640

Source: World Journal of Hepatology - May 1, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Speranta Iacob Liana Gheorghe Mirela Onica Laura Huiban Corina Silvia Pop Ciprian Brisc Roxana Sirli Carmen Ester Cristina Mihaela Brisc Sorina Diaconu Ion Rogoveanu Larisa Sandulescu Deiana Vuletici Anca Trifan Source Type: research