Asian Perspective on Hepatitis B Virus and Hepatitis C Virus Elimination
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections remain significant public health challenges in Asia, affecting millions and contributing to substantial morbidity and mortality. The prevalence of these infections varies across the region, with factors such as vaccination coverage, heal...
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| author | Apichat Kaewdech Phunchai Charatcharoenwitthaya Teerha Piratvisuth |
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| description | Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections remain significant public health challenges in Asia, affecting millions and contributing to substantial morbidity and mortality. The prevalence of these infections varies across the region, with factors such as vaccination coverage, healthcare infrastructure, and sociocultural barriers influencing the epidemiology of both viruses. The persistent burden of chronic HBV, particularly in older populations, and the evolving HCV genotype landscape highlight the need for targeted, region-specific strategies. Universal screening programs have emerged as essential tools for detecting undiagnosed cases and optimizing healthcare resource allocation. Given the overlapping epidemiology of HBV and HCV, comprehensive public health interventions tailored to the unique contexts of different Asian countries are crucial for achieving global elimination goals. This review examines the epidemiological trends, challenges, and opportunities for addressing HBV and HCV in Asia, emphasizing the importance of overcoming sociocultural barriers to improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment efforts across diverse populations. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a0fce85cb335486c904800be570c3b292025-01-24T13:52:19ZengMDPI AGViruses1999-49152024-12-011713410.3390/v17010034Asian Perspective on Hepatitis B Virus and Hepatitis C Virus EliminationApichat Kaewdech0Phunchai Charatcharoenwitthaya1Teerha Piratvisuth2Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, Division of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla 90110, ThailandDivision of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, ThailandNKC Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Songklanagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla 90110, ThailandHepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections remain significant public health challenges in Asia, affecting millions and contributing to substantial morbidity and mortality. The prevalence of these infections varies across the region, with factors such as vaccination coverage, healthcare infrastructure, and sociocultural barriers influencing the epidemiology of both viruses. The persistent burden of chronic HBV, particularly in older populations, and the evolving HCV genotype landscape highlight the need for targeted, region-specific strategies. Universal screening programs have emerged as essential tools for detecting undiagnosed cases and optimizing healthcare resource allocation. Given the overlapping epidemiology of HBV and HCV, comprehensive public health interventions tailored to the unique contexts of different Asian countries are crucial for achieving global elimination goals. This review examines the epidemiological trends, challenges, and opportunities for addressing HBV and HCV in Asia, emphasizing the importance of overcoming sociocultural barriers to improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment efforts across diverse populations.https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/17/1/34HBVHCVeliminationpreventiontreatmentAsia |
| spellingShingle | Apichat Kaewdech Phunchai Charatcharoenwitthaya Teerha Piratvisuth Asian Perspective on Hepatitis B Virus and Hepatitis C Virus Elimination Viruses HBV HCV elimination prevention treatment Asia |
| title | Asian Perspective on Hepatitis B Virus and Hepatitis C Virus Elimination |
| title_full | Asian Perspective on Hepatitis B Virus and Hepatitis C Virus Elimination |
| title_fullStr | Asian Perspective on Hepatitis B Virus and Hepatitis C Virus Elimination |
| title_full_unstemmed | Asian Perspective on Hepatitis B Virus and Hepatitis C Virus Elimination |
| title_short | Asian Perspective on Hepatitis B Virus and Hepatitis C Virus Elimination |
| title_sort | asian perspective on hepatitis b virus and hepatitis c virus elimination |
| topic | HBV HCV elimination prevention treatment Asia |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/17/1/34 |
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