The status of occult HBV infection in a high endemic region: risk of community HBV transmission and reactivation

The status of occult HBV infection in a high endemic region: risk of community HBV transmission and reactivation

Abstract Objectives Occult hepatitis B virus (OBI) infection, characterized by the presence of HBV DNA in the absence of detectable HBsAg in the blood, is considered a potential hidden pathway for HBV transmission and reactivation, which can lead to liver cancer. This study aimed to assess the preva...

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Main Authors: Hussein Mukasa Kafeero, Ponsiano Ocama, Dorothy Ndagire, Abdul Walusansa, Mariam Namusoke, Ali Kudamba, Fahad Muwanda, Hakim Sendagire
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
Occult hepatitis B infection
Latency
Reactivation
Immunocompromised
Endemicity
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-025-07337-6
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