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Characterizing hepatitis B virus infection in children in the Democratic Republic of Congo to inform elimination efforts

20242 citationsOpen accessUniversité de Kinshasa (UNIKIN)

Abstract

In the largest national survey of HBV among children and household contacts in the DRC, we found that childhood HBV prevalence was 10-60 times the global target of 0.1%. We highlight specific regions and populations for further investigation and focused prevention efforts.

Research topics

  • Hepatitis B Virus Studies
  • Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Hepatitis C virus research

Sustainable Development Goals

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DOI: 10.1101/2024.06.12.24308840

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