High prevalence of mixed genotype infections in hepatitis B virus infected intravenous drug users

2004 ◽  
Vol 74 (4) ◽  
pp. 536-542 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bing-Fang Chen ◽  
Pei-Jer Chen ◽  
Guey-Mei Jow ◽  
Erwin Sablon ◽  
Chun-Jen Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Intravenous Drug ◽  
Intravenous Drug Users ◽  
Mixed Genotype ◽  
B Virus ◽  
High Prevalence

High prevalence of occult hepatitis B virus infection in Taiwanese intravenous drug users

2007 ◽  
Vol 79 (11) ◽  
pp. 1674-1678 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chih-Lin Lin ◽  
Chun-Jen Liu ◽  
Pei-Jer Chen ◽  
Ming-Yang Lai ◽  
Ding-Shinn Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Virus Infection ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Intravenous Drug Users ◽  
Hepatitis B Virus Infection ◽  
Occult Hepatitis ◽  
B Virus ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Occult Hepatitis B

Multiple viral infections in a group of intravenous drug users: hepatitis B virus exposure is the risk factor

2001 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 1347-1354 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Santolamazza ◽  
M. Delle Monache ◽  
A. Alvino ◽  
M. Bacosi ◽  
S. D'Innocenzo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Viral Infections ◽  
Intravenous Drug ◽  
Intravenous Drug Users ◽  
B Virus ◽  
Virus Exposure

High Compliance with a Hepatitis B Virus Vaccination Program among Intravenous Drug Users

1991 ◽  
Vol 163 (4) ◽  
pp. 923-923 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Mezzelani ◽  
L. Venturini ◽  
G. Turrina ◽  
F. Lugoboni ◽  
D. C. Des Jarlais
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Intravenous Drug ◽  
Vaccination Program ◽  
Intravenous Drug Users ◽  
High Compliance ◽  
Virus Vaccination ◽  
B Virus

HBV, HCV, HIV & TB Prevalence in Injection Drug Users in Major Cities of Punjab, Pakistan- a Survey-Based Research Report

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ghafran Ali ◽  
Kanza Ashfaq
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Injection Drug Users ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Injection Drug ◽  
Intravenous Drug ◽  
Research Report ◽  
Intravenous Drug Users ◽  
Rehabilitation Center ◽  
Rehabilitation Centers ◽  
Hep B

Hepatitis-B,C,HIV and TB among intravenous drug users continues to be a serious explanation for disease and death, this study was conducted to survey the prevalence of Hepatitis-B,C,HIV and TB in rehabilitation center of Punjab, Pakistan. A telephonic and visited survey of 78 rehabilitation centers in Punjab Pakistan to assess their treatment. An analysis of 21 responded that returned useable data revealed that only 7.2% patients of responded rehabilitation centers are positive for HEP-B. 33.23% patients are positive for HEP-C, 8.74% patients are positive for HIV and 0.87% patients are positive for TB. Majority of the respondent of whom doctors, psychologists believe that the patient, partner of the patient and their children should be offered for HEP-B,C,HIV and TB screening regularly.

scholarly journals Endemic hepatitis B virus (HBV) among hospital in-patients in Bangladesh, including evidence of occult infection

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fazle Rabbi Chowdhury ◽  
Anna L McNaughton ◽  
Mohammad Robed Amin ◽  
Lovely Barai ◽  
Mili Rani Saha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Hbv Dna ◽  
Hbv Infection ◽  
Occult Hepatitis ◽  
Treatment And Prevention ◽  
B Virus ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Hospital Patients ◽  
Surface Gene

ABSTRACTBangladesh is one of the world’s top ten burdened countries for viral hepatitis. We investigated an adult fever cohort (n=201) recruited in Dhaka, to determine the prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and to identify cases of occult hepatitis B infection (OBI). HBV exposure (anti-HBc) was documented in 72/201 (36%), and active HBV infection in 16/201 (8%), among whom 3 were defined as OBI (defined as detectable HBV DNA but negative HBsAg). Applying a target-enrichment sequencing pipeline to samples with HBV DNA >3.0log10 IU/ml, we obtained deep whole genome sequences for four cases, identifying genotypes A, C and D. Polymorphisms in the surface gene of the OBI case may account for the negative HBsAg status. We identified mutations associated with nucleos(t)ide analogue resistance, although the clinical significance in this cohort is not known. The high prevalence of HBV in this setting highlights the benefits of offering screening in hospital patients and the importance of HBV DNA testing of transfusion products to reduce the risk of transmission. In order to work towards international Sustainable Development Goal targets for HBV elimination, increased investment is required for diagnosis, treatment and prevention in Bangladesh.

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