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HBV Prevention and Treatment in Countries of Central Asia and the Caucasus

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: The countries of Central Asia and the Caucasus are linked by travel and trade, which is promoted by visa-free mobility across borders. Unfortunately, this migrant mobility has given rise to the transmission of various infections within this region. Overlaps in culture, tradition, and behavior among these countries provide opportunities to share experiences that have proven effective in controlling transmission. Here we present a review of hepatitis B virus (HBV) prevalence, prevention and treatment across Central Asia and the Caucasus. Overall, owing to effective measures, while HBV prevalence has been steadily declining in the region, certain gaps still exist regarding the generation and availability of HBV infection data.

Source: Viruses

DOI: 10.3390/v12101112

Authors: Daulet Amerzhanov, Indira Suleimenova, Salima Davlidova, Zhamilya Nugmanova, Syed Ali

Institutions: Nazarbayev University, Kazakh National Medical University

Language: English

Topic: Hepatitis B Virus Studies

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,112