At least 600000 individuals worldwide annually die of hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related
diseases, such as chronic hepatitis B (CHB), liver cirrhosis (LC), and hepatocellular …

Prisoners engage in a range of risk behaviors that can lead to the transmission of viral
infections, such as HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C. In this review, we summarize the …

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is divided into nine genotypes, A to I. Currently, it remains unclear
how the individual genotypes contribute to the estimated 250 million chronic HBV infections …

Background & Aims Hepatitis C viral infection (HCV) after injection drug use is very
prevalent. The kind of genotype determines the response to treatment. However, no …

The studies on hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in prison populations are few and mostly
cross-sectional. We analyzed prevalently the articles appearing on PubMed in the last ten …

The majority of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection results in chronic infection, which can lead
to liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Global burden of hepatitis C virus (HCV) is …

Prisons and other closed facilities create opportunities for transmission of human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and viral hepatitis during detention and after release. We …

Approximately 240 million people are chronically infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV), 75%
of whom reside in Asia. Approximately 600000 of infected patients die each year due to HBV …

Background The introduction of highly effective direct-acting antiviral therapy has changed
the hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment paradigm. However, a recent update on HCV …

The aim of this multicenter, cross sectional study was to assess the prevalence, incidence
and associated risk factors among incarcerated populations from twelve Brazilian prisons …