Direct-acting antiviral therapy and diverse viral infections require comprehensive epidemiological and diagnostic strategy review
Review Outlines Treatment and Prevention for Various Viral Infections
This systematic review covers the molecular biology, epidemiology, and treatment strategies for various viral infections including Hepatitis…
A comprehensive review outlines the biological traits, diagnosis methods, and treatment strategies for several common viral infections inclu…
TZ84-based hepatitis A vaccine shows higher seroconversion rates and GMCs than HM175-based vaccine
TZ84 vaccine shows stronger long-term protection against hepatitis A
This meta-analysis of 3,282 children and adolescents found that the TZ84-based hepatitis A vaccine is associated with higher seroconversion …
One type of hepatitis A vaccine shows higher antibody levels and longer protection in children compared to another common vaccine type.
CDC issues updated Hepatitis A immunization recommendations for United States population
Health officials issue new recommendations for hepatitis A vaccination in the United States
The CDC has published updated recommendations for Hepatitis A immunization in the United States population.
New guidelines update who should get vaccinated against hepatitis A to better prevent infections across the United States.
Hepatitis A outbreak cases reported across 26 states in observational data
Health officials report hepatitis A outbreak cases across 26 states
An observational report describes hepatitis A outbreak cases reported from 26 states.
Hepatitis A cases are spreading across 26 states as public health officials track the outbreak.
Hepatitis A outbreak reported in the United States, details on scope and response not provided
Hepatitis A outbreak reported in the United States, details remain limited
A report describes a Hepatitis A outbreak in the United States.
Health authorities have announced a Hepatitis A outbreak is occurring in the United States, though specific details about locations or cause…
Surveillance report tracks drinking water-associated hepatitis A outbreaks from 1971 to 2017
U.S. tracked drinking water hepatitis A outbreaks for decades, report shows
A surveillance report from the Waterborne Disease and Outbreak Surveillance System tracked drinking water-associated hepatitis A outbreaks i…
A public health report tracks U.S. drinking water hepatitis A outbreaks from 1971 to 2017, serving as a record of incidents reported to the …
Report describes hepatitis A outbreak-related deaths in the United States
Report examines hepatitis A outbreak deaths in the United States
A report describes deaths related to hepatitis A outbreaks in the United States.
A new report describes deaths related to hepatitis A outbreaks in the United States, though key details about the study remain unavailable.
Hepatitis A infection reports increased 294% in the United States during 2016-2018
Hepatitis A infection reports increased sharply in the United States over recent years
An observational study in the United States found a 294% increase in hepatitis A infection reports during 2016-2018 compared with 2013-2015.
Reports of hepatitis A infections in the United States more than tripled between 2013 and 2018, rising by 294% in just three years.
Molecular testing used during hepatitis A outbreak investigation in Los Angeles County
How do health officials track a hepatitis A outbreak?
An outbreak investigation report describes the use of molecular testing during a hepatitis A outbreak in Los Angeles County, California.
Public health officials in Los Angeles County used molecular testing to track a hepatitis A outbreak and link cases together.
Field report notes increased hepatitis A virus concentrations in Los Angeles County wastewater during outbreak
Hepatitis A virus levels rose in Los Angeles wastewater during an outbreak
An observational field report from Los Angeles County, California, documented a significant increase in hepatitis A virus concentrations in …
Hepatitis A virus levels rose sharply in Los Angeles wastewater during a recent outbreak, confirming the virus was circulating more in the c…
Research across Hepatitis
Related studies from across the Hepatitis family.
Eight-Week Sofosbuvir-Velpatasvir Matches Twelve-Week Course in Non-Cirrhotic Hepatitis C
Trial shows 8-week treatment works for Hepatitis C
In 880 treatment-naive adults with non-cirrhotic hepatitis C, 8 weeks of sofosbuvir-velpatasvir achieved SVR12 rates similar to the standard…
A shorter 8-week course of sofosbuvir and velpatasvir showed similar success rates to the standard 12-week treatment for Hepatitis C patient…
HBeAg positivity and high HBV DNA levels increase postpartum ALT elevation risk in chronic hepatitis B
Risk Factors for Liver Inflammation in Mothers with Hepatitis B
This meta-analysis of cohort studies identifies key risk factors for postpartum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) elevation in women with chron…
Specific factors like HBeAg positivity and high viral DNA levels can increase the risk of liver inflammation in women with chronic hepatitis…
HBsAg prevalence 7.0% in dialysis patients, with low HBV-DNA and suboptimal vaccination
Hepatitis B infection rates among patients on dialysis
This meta-analysis of 79 articles estimates hepatitis B burden in dialysis patients globally. Pooled HBsAg prevalence was 7.0% (95% CI 6.1-8…
New data shows that about 7% of patients on dialysis have Hepatitis B, highlighting the need for safer procedures and better vaccination rat…
Community health workers support infectious disease management and PrEP navigation in agricultural communities
Community health workers help farm workers manage infectious diseases
This mini-review examines the role of community health workers (CHWs) in managing infectious diseases among California agricultural workers.…
Community health workers can help farm workers manage serious infections like HIV, tuberculosis, and hepatitis through direct outreach and n…
Hepatic macrophage metabolic reprogramming and bidirectional signaling dictate the balance between liver injury and regeneration
New research identifies how liver cells communicate during chronic disease
This systematic review synthesizes the role of hepatic macrophages in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, alcohol-asso…
New research reveals how specific immune cells in the liver switch between causing inflammation and repairing tissue damage.
Tonsillar metastasis in hepatocellular carcinoma patients may present as undifferentiated carcinoma with specific IHC markers
Lenvatinib and Chemoembolization Treatment Linked to Liver Cancer Metastasis
This case report and literature review describes a single patient with hepatocellular carcinoma and chronic hepatitis B presenting with a to…
A rare case of liver cancer spreading to the tonsils highlights the need for careful monitoring of head and neck symptoms in patients with l…
Global HBsAg prevalence 3.2% in nurses, with 5.6% in Africa and 3.6% in LMICs
Nurses Face Higher Hepatitis B Risk in Poorer Countries
This meta-analysis estimates global hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) prevalence among hospital-based nurses at 3.2% (95% CI 2.3-4.4), wit…
A global analysis finds 3.2% of hospital nurses carry hepatitis B, with rates four times higher in poorer countries.
Host non-coding RNAs orchestrate antiviral defense and are targeted by viral counter-defense strategies
Host molecules may help the body fight off common viruses
This systematic review examines how host non-coding RNAs, including miRNAs, lncRNAs, circRNAs, and vtRNAs, modulate antiviral responses agai…
Your body uses special molecules called non-coding RNAs to fight off viruses like flu, Zika, and COVID-19 by blocking their growth.
Incarceration acts as a structural determinant of health with higher rates of chronic and infectious diseases
Incarceration Linked to Higher Rates of Mental Illness and HIV
This narrative review of 167 articles examines the health status and care utilization of incarcerated adults in Canada. It finds significant…
People in correctional centers face higher rates of mental illness and chronic diseases compared to those living in the community.
Peg-interferon add-on to nucleoside analogues achieves HBsAg loss in 8.6% of patients
Adding peg-interferon to standard treatment helps some hepatitis B patients
This meta-analysis of 581 patients with chronic hepatitis B evaluates peg-interferon add-on to nucleoside analogue therapy. The analysis fou…
Adding peg-interferon to standard nucleoside therapy can help some patients with chronic hepatitis B achieve a key milestone in their treatm…
Viral hepatitis infections pose significantly higher risk for liver cancer than smoking-related lung cancer
Comparing the risks of liver cancer from hepatitis versus lung cancer from smoking
This meta-analysis of 86,097,714 participants analyzed the relative risks of liver cancer from various exposures compared to lung cancer fro…
New data shows that certain hepatitis viruses pose a much higher risk for liver cancer than smoking does for lung cancer.
Major HCV genotypes G1, G2, and G3 account for 98.02% of infections in FSU regions
Analysis Reveals Hepatitis C Genotype Patterns in Former Soviet Union
This scoping review and genotype meta-analysis analyzes HCV genotype distribution and resistance-associated substitutions (RAS) in the Forme…
New data maps the distribution of Hepatitis C genotypes and resistance mutations across the Former Soviet Union to help improve regional mon…
Questions about Hepatitis A
What details are available about the recent Hepatitis A outbreak in the United States?
Recent data shows a sharp rise in Hepatitis A cases across the U.S., with outbreaks linked to contaminated food, water, and specific geographic areas like Los Angeles County.
Full answer →What role did molecular testing play in the Los Angeles County Hepatitis A outbreak?
Molecular testing identified the specific strain of the virus in Los Angeles County, confirming the outbreak was caused by a single source and allowing officials to trace the spread to wastewater contamination.
Full answer →What are the new Hepatitis A immunization recommendations for the United States?
New recommendations focus on vaccinating adults at risk, including those who use drugs, are homeless, or have chronic liver disease, due to a major shift in how the virus spreads.
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