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. 2024 Nov 21;13(Supplement_5):S139-S141.
doi: 10.1093/jpids/piae067.

Hepatitis B Elimination Globally: The Answer May Not Be the Same for Everyone

Peyton Thompson  1
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Hepatitis B Elimination Globally: The Answer May Not Be the Same for Everyone

Peyton Thompson. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. .

Abstract

While progress has been made toward global elimination of hepatitis B virus, many countries lag behind. A one-size-fits-all approach is not practical to address HBV. Rather, the approach should be tailored to local prevalence, risk factors, and available resources.

Keywords: HepB vaccination; chronic HBV infection; global hepatitis elimination; hepatitis B virus (HBV); public health prevention.

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