The management of viral hepatitis in the setting of pregnancy requires special consideration.
There are five liver-specific viruses (hepatitis A, B, C, D, E), each with unique epidemiology …

In 2016, WHO member states at the World Health Assembly adopted a Global Health Sector
Strategy that included a policy of eliminating viral hepatitis. Clear targets were established to …

Background With the global efforts to eradicate hepatitis C virus (HCV), treatment during
pregnancy is becoming a priority for research as this, and maternal cure should reduce …

Abstract Background At the 74th World Health Assembly, the WHO issued a strategy for the
prevention and control of several major infectious diseases. To achieve the WHO-initiated …

Despite the remarkable advances in HCV treatment brought about by the advent of direct-
acting antivirals, HCV remains a global public health concern. One particular concern …

Background Although hepatitis B infection is highly endemic in Africa, information on its
epidemiology among pregnant women in the region is limited. Therefore, this systematic …

Background Whether hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection of women prior to pregnancy can
influence risk of congenital malformations in offspring remains controversial. We assessed …

Objective The aim of the paper is to review the current information relating to the diagnosis
and treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in pregnant women and children …

Hepatitis-related liver diseases are a leading cause of mortality and morbidity among people
with HIV/AIDS taking highly active antiretroviral therapy due to shared transmission routes …

Background Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related
deaths in Africa. In Africa, the major causes of HCC include chronic infection with hepatitis B …