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Australian consensus recommendations for the management of hepatitis B

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The prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in Australia is nearly 1%. In certain well defined groups the prevalence is far greater, yet an estimated 27% of people living… Click to show full abstract

The prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in Australia is nearly 1%. In certain well defined groups the prevalence is far greater, yet an estimated 27% of people living with HBV infection remain undiagnosed. Appropriate screening improves detection, increases opportunity for treatment, and ultimately reduces the significant morbidity and mortality associated with the development of liver fibrosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

Keywords: consensus recommendations; australian consensus; hepatitis; recommendations management; management hepatitis

Journal Title: Medical Journal of Australia
Year Published: 2022

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