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Anti-hepatitis B virus activity of food nutrients and potential mechanisms of action. Ann Hepatol 2022:100766. [PMID: 36179798 DOI: 10.1016/j.aohep.2022.100766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is endemic in many parts of the world and is a significant cause of chronic liver damage and hepatocellular carcinoma. HBV therapeutics vary according to the disease stage. The best therapeutic option for patients with end-stage liver disease is liver transplantation, while for chronic patients, HBV infection is commonly managed using antivirals (nucleos(t)ides analogs or interferons). However, due to the accessibility issues and the high cost of antivirals, most HBV patients do not have access to treatment. These complications have led researchers to reconsider treatment approaches, such as nutritional therapy. This review summarizes the nutrients reported to have antiviral activity against HBV and their possible mechanism of action. Recent studies suggest resveratrol, vitamin E, lactoferrin, selenium, curcumin, luteolin-7-O-glucoside, moringa extracts, chlorogenic acid, and epigallocatechin-3-gallate may be beneficial for patients with hepatitis B. The anti-HBV effect of most of these nutrients has been analyzed in vitro and in animal models. Different antiviral and hepatoprotective mechanisms have been proposed for these nutrients, such as the activation of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory pathways, regulation of metabolic homeostasis, epigenetic control, activation of the p53 gene, inhibition of oncogenes, inhibition of virus entry, and induction of autophagosomes. In conclusion, scientific evidence indicates that HBV replication, transcription, and expression of viral antigens can be affected directly by nutrients. In the future, these nutrients may be considered to develop appropriate nutritional management for patients with hepatitis B.
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Ssekamatte T, Isunju JB, Mutyoba JN, Tetui M, Mugambe RK, Nalugya A, Kansiime WK, Kitchen C, Brenda W, Oputan P, Bukenya JN, Buregyeya E, Kibira SPS. Predictors of Hepatitis B screening and vaccination status of young psychoactive substance users in informal settlements in Kampala, Uganda. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0267953. [PMID: 35588113 PMCID: PMC9119510 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0267953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Young psychoactive substance users exhibit high-risk behaviours such as unprotected sexual intercourse, and sharing needles and syringes, which increases their risk of Hepatitis B infection. However, there is limited evidence of screening, and vaccination status of this subgroup. The aim of this study was to establish the predictors of screening and completion of the hepatitis B vaccination schedule. METHODS A cross-sectional study using respondent driven sampling was used to enrol respondents from twelve out of fifty-seven informal settlements in Kampala city. Data were collected using an electronic structured questionnaire uploaded on the KoboCollect mobile application, and analysed using Stata version 14. A "modified" Poisson regression analysis was done to determine the predictors of screening while logistic regression was used to determine the predictors of completion of the Hepatitis B vaccination schedule. RESULTS About 13.3% (102/768) and 2.7% (21/768) of the respondents had ever screened for Hepatitis B, and completed the Hepatitis B vaccination schedule respectively. Being female (aPR 1.61, 95% CI: 1.11-2.33), earning a monthly income >USD 136 (aPR 1.78, 95% CI: 1.11-2.86); completion of the Hepatitis B vaccination schedule (aPR 1.85, 95% CI: 1.26-2.70); lack of awareness about the recommended Hepatitis B vaccine dose (aPR 0.43, 95% CI: 0.27-0.68); and the belief that the Hepatitis B vaccine is effective in preventing Hepatitis B infection (aPRR 3.67, 95% CI: 2.34-5.73) were associated with "ever screening" for Hepatitis B. Knowledge of the recommended Hepatitis B vaccine dose (aOR 0.06, 95% CI: 0.01-0.35); "ever screening" for hepatitis B (aOR 9.68, 95% CI: 2.17-43.16) and the belief that the hepatitis B vaccine is effective in preventing Hepatitis B infection (aOR 11.8, 95% CI: 1.13-110.14) were associated with completion of the hepatitis B vaccination schedule. CONCLUSIONS Our findings indicate a low prevalence of Hepatitis B screening and completion of the Hepatitis B vaccination schedule among young psychoactive substance users in informal settings. It is evident that lack of awareness about Hepatitis B is associated with the low screening and vaccination rates. We recommend creation of awareness of Hepatitis B among young people in urban informal settlements.
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- Tonny Ssekamatte
- Department of Disease Control and Environmental Health, Makerere University School of Public Health, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Disease Control and Environmental Health, Makerere University School of Public Health, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Makerere University School of Public Health, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Health Policy Planning and Management, Makerere University School of Public Health, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Disease Control and Environmental Health, Makerere University School of Public Health, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Disease Control and Environmental Health, Makerere University School of Public Health, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Disease Control and Environmental Health, Makerere University School of Public Health, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Pharmacy Administration and Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Disease Control and Environmental Health, Makerere University School of Public Health, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Disease Control and Environmental Health, Makerere University School of Public Health, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Community Health and Behavioural Sciences, Makerere University School of Public Health, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Disease Control and Environmental Health, Makerere University School of Public Health, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Community Health and Behavioural Sciences, Makerere University School of Public Health, Kampala, Uganda
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Athamneh RY, Arıkan A, Sayan M, Mahafzah A, Sallam M. Variable Proportions of Phylogenetic Clustering and Low Levels of Antiviral Drug Resistance among the Major HBV Sub-Genotypes in the Middle East and North Africa. Pathogens 2021; 10:1333. [PMID: 34684283 PMCID: PMC8540944 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens10101333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Revised: 10/12/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a major public health threat in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Phylogenetic analysis of HBV can be helpful to study the putative transmission links and patterns of inter-country spread of the virus. The objectives of the current study were to analyze the HBV genotype/sub-genotype (SGT) distribution, reverse transcriptase (RT), and surface (S) gene mutations and to investigate the domestic transmission of HBV in the MENA. All HBV molecular sequences collected in the MENA were retrieved from GenBank as of 30 April 2021. Determination of genotypes/SGT, RT, and S mutations were based on the Geno2pheno (hbv) 2.0 online tool. For the most prevalent HBV SGTs, maximum likelihood phylogenetic analysis was conducted to identify the putative phylogenetic clusters, with approximate Shimodaira-Hasegawa-like likelihood ratio test values ≥ 0.90, and genetic distance cut-off values ≤ 0.025 substitutions/site as implemented in Cluster Picker. The total number of HBV sequences used for genotype/SGT determination was 4352 that represented a total of 20 MENA countries, with a majority from Iran (n = 2103, 48.3%), Saudi Arabia (n = 503, 11.6%), Tunisia (n = 395, 9.1%), and Turkey (n = 267, 6.1%). Genotype D dominated infections in the MENA (86.6%), followed by genotype A (4.1%), with SGT D1 as the most common in 14 MENA countries and SGT D7 dominance in the Maghreb. The highest prevalence of antiviral drug resistance was observed against lamivudine (4.5%) and telbivudine (4.3%). The proportion of domestic phylogenetic clustering was the highest for SGT D7 (61.9%), followed by SGT D2 (28.2%) and genotype E (25.7%). The largest fraction of domestic clusters with evidence of inter-country spread within the MENA was seen in SGT D7 (81.3%). Small networks (containing 3-14 sequences) dominated among domestic phylogenetic clusters. Specific patterns of HBV genetic diversity were seen in the MENA with SGT D1 dominance in the Levant, Iran, and Turkey; SGT D7 dominance in the Maghreb; and extensive diversity in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. A low prevalence of lamivudine, telbivudine, and entecavir drug resistance was observed in the region, with almost an absence of resistance to tenofovir and adefovir. Variable proportions of phylogenetic clustering indicated prominent domestic transmission of SGT D7 (particularly in the Maghreb) and relatively high levels of virus mobility in SGT D1.
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- Rabaa Y. Athamneh
- Department of Medical Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Near East University, Nicosia 99138, Cyprus; (R.Y.A.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Near East University, Nicosia 99138, Cyprus; (R.Y.A.); (A.A.)
- DESAM, Near East University, Nicosia 99138, Cyprus;
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- DESAM, Near East University, Nicosia 99138, Cyprus;
- Clinical Laboratory, PCR Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Kocaeli University, İzmit 41380, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Forensic Medicine, School of Medicine, the University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan;
- Department of Clinical Laboratories and Forensic Medicine, Jordan University Hospital, Amman 11942, Jordan
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- Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Forensic Medicine, School of Medicine, the University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan;
- Department of Clinical Laboratories and Forensic Medicine, Jordan University Hospital, Amman 11942, Jordan
- Department of Translational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, 22184 Malmö, Sweden
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Determinants of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Infection Among University Students in Central Bangladesh. J Community Health 2021; 47:136-142. [PMID: 34491507 DOI: 10.1007/s10900-021-01025-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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This study aimed to determine the seroprevalence and determinants of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection among university students in Bangladesh. This cross-sectional study was conducted among 614 students from five universities in central Bangladesh. Data were collected on demographic information, immunization history, medical and blood transfusion history through the face-to-face interview. Blood samples were collected and screened for anti-HBsAg using ELISA, HBsAg Rapid Test-cassette, and immune chromatographic test. The overall seroprevalence of HBV infection was 5.0%, and vaccination coverage was 19.2% among the participants. Students having a history of surgery (OR 11.004, 95% CI 3.211-37.707), blood transfusion (OR 5.651, 95% CI 0.965-33.068), being married (OR 4.776, 95% CI 1.508-15.127), and not being vaccinated (OR 9.825, 95% CI 1.130-85.367) were at higher risk of being infected by HBV. This study showed the endemicity of HBV infection among the Bangladeshi population. Marriage, surgical or blood transfusion history, not being vaccinated were the determinants of HBV infection within the study population. Public health initiatives for preventing HBV infection at the university levels should be envisaged.
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Rajamoorthy Y, Taib NM, Mudatsir M, Harapan H, Wagner AL, Munusamy S, Rahim KA, Radam A. Risk behaviours related to hepatitis B virus infection among adults in Malaysia: A cross-sectional household survey. CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY AND GLOBAL HEALTH 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cegh.2019.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Tufon KA, Meriki HD, Kwenti TE, Tony NJ, Malika E, Bolimo AF, Kouanou YS, Nkuo-Akenji T, Anong DN. HBV Transmission Risk Assessment in Healthcare Workers, Household and Sexual Contacts of HBV Infected Patients in the Southwest Region of Cameroon. Oman Med J 2019; 34:313-321. [PMID: 31360320 PMCID: PMC6642709 DOI: 10.5001/omj.2019.62] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Objectives Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is known to be highly transmissible via the body fluids of an infected person. We investigated the transmission risks, awareness, and prevalence among healthcare workers (HCWs), household contacts (HHCs), and sexual partners (SPs) of HBV infected individuals. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study of HCWs, HBV infected individuals as well as their corresponding HHCs and SPs. Data related to some transmission risks and HBV awareness was obtained from each participant using a questionnaire. Blood samples were collected from each participant and tested for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), hepatitis B e-antigen, and anti-hepatitis B core (anti-HBc). HBV viral load measurement was done for the HBV infected participants. Results A total of 596 participants were enrolled (127 HCWs, 128 HHCs, 138 SPs, and 203 HBV infected participants). HHCs (odds ratio (OR): 3.85, confidence interval (CI): 1.89–7.81), and SPs (OR: 3.04, CI: 1.51–6.17) were more associated with HBsAg/anti-HBc positivity compared to HCWs. Age, years spent with HBV infected partner, unprotected sex, and marriage were not identified as risk factors for HBV sexual transmission but cohabiting with an HBV infected SP was significantly (p = 0.005) associated with transmission (OR: 3.56, CI: 1.46–8.72). Female HHCs (OR: 2.48, CI: 1.06–5.80) and SPs (OR: 2.64, CI: 0.95–7.30) were more associated with HBsAg/anti-HBc positivity. The mean viral load (log IU) of HBV infected individuals (3.9±2.0) with HBsAg positive SPs was significantly higher than that of HBV infected individuals (2.8±1.0) with HBsAg negative SPs (p < 0.001). Conclusions HHCs and SPs of HBV infected patients are more associated with HBV infection compared to HCWs. Horizontal transmission can as well be implicated among SPs since unprotected sex was not identified as a risk factor for transmission, but cohabitation was. Prompt management and preventive measures could be implemented if HHCs and SPs of HBV infected patients are identified, sensitized, and screened.
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- Kukwah Anthony Tufon
- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon.,Diagnostic Laboratory, Buea Regional Hospital, Buea, Cameroon
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon.,Diagnostic Laboratory, Buea Regional Hospital, Buea, Cameroon.,Department of Public Health and Hygiene, Faculty of Health Science, University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon.,Diagnostic Laboratory, Buea Regional Hospital, Buea, Cameroon.,Department of Public Health and Hygiene, Faculty of Health Science, University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon.,Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Health Science, University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon.,Diagnostic Laboratory, Buea Regional Hospital, Buea, Cameroon
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- Diagnostic Laboratory, Buea Regional Hospital, Buea, Cameroon.,Department of Public Health and Hygiene, Faculty of Health Science, University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon.,Diagnostic Laboratory, Buea Regional Hospital, Buea, Cameroon
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- Department of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, University of Bamenda, Bamenda, Cameroon
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- Department of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, University of Bamenda, Bamenda, Cameroon
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HIV and viral hepatitis coinfection analysis using surveillance data from 15 US states and two cities. Epidemiol Infect 2018; 146:920-930. [PMID: 29636119 DOI: 10.1017/s0950268818000766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Coinfection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and viral hepatitis is associated with high morbidity and mortality in the absence of clinical management, making identification of these cases crucial. We examined characteristics of HIV and viral hepatitis coinfections by using surveillance data from 15 US states and two cities. Each jurisdiction used an automated deterministic matching method to link surveillance data for persons with reported acute and chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections, to persons reported with HIV infection. Of the 504 398 persons living with diagnosed HIV infection at the end of 2014, 2.0% were coinfected with HBV and 6.7% were coinfected with HCV. Of the 269 884 persons ever reported with HBV, 5.2% were reported with HIV. Of the 1 093 050 persons ever reported with HCV, 4.3% were reported with HIV. A greater proportion of persons coinfected with HIV and HBV were males and blacks/African Americans, compared with those with HIV monoinfection. Persons who inject drugs represented a greater proportion of those coinfected with HIV and HCV, compared with those with HIV monoinfection. Matching HIV and viral hepatitis surveillance data highlights epidemiological characteristics of persons coinfected and can be used to routinely monitor health status and guide state and national public health interventions.
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Chan OK, Lao TT, Suen SSH, Lau TK, Leung TY. Knowledge on hepatitis B infection among pregnant women in a high endemicity area. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2011; 85:516-520. [PMID: 21167671 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2010.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2010] [Revised: 10/12/2010] [Accepted: 11/21/2010] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the knowledge on hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and associated factors among expectant mothers in an endemic region. METHODS A questionnaire was administered to pregnant Chinese women (n=1623) attending the antenatal clinic to examine their knowledge on HBV infection, and correlating this with socio-demographic, medical and obstetric factors. RESULTS Independent factors associated with insufficient reduced HBV knowledge include women outside the healthcare sector, lower education level, and no previous HBV testing. The majority of respondents could provide correct responses about the common aspects of HBV infection, including screening, blood-borne and perinatal transmissions, prevention by vaccination, and sequelae of HBV infection, but 47.1% did not know that HBV is transmissible by sexual intercourse. Over 75% respondents misunderstood the fact that HBV cannot be transmitted through food, or prevented by a balanced life style and nutrition. CONCLUSIONS Misconceptions about HBV transmission are still common among the obstetric population, and the provision of appropriate and correct information is warranted to improve further the control of HBV infection to the target group. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Appropriate emphasis should be given to educating the general population about horizontal transmission of HBV.
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- Oi Ka Chan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China
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Do Prior Contraceptive Methods Impact Maternal Carriage in Patients with Hepatitis B? HEPATITIS MONTHLY 2011. [DOI: 10.5812/kowsar.1735143x.1403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/13/2023]
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Lama JR, Agurto HS, Guanira JV, Ganoza C, Casapia M, Ojeda N, Ortiz A, Zamalloa V, Suarez-Ognio L, Cabezas C, Sanchez JL, Sanchez J. Hepatitis B infection and association with other sexually transmitted infections among men who have sex with men in Peru. Am J Trop Med Hyg 2010; 83:194-200. [PMID: 20595501 PMCID: PMC2912599 DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.2010.10-0003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2010] [Accepted: 03/16/2010] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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To assess the epidemiology of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Peru, we evaluated the prevalence and associated risk factors for HBV serologic markers among participants of a HIV sentinel surveillance conducted in 2002-2003. The standardized prevalences for total antibodies to hepatitis B core antigen (anti-HBc) and hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) were 20.2% and 2.8%, respectively. Individuals with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection had significantly higher anti-HBc (44.3% versus 19.3%) and HBsAg (9.5% versus 2.3%) prevalences than uninfected men. Increasing age (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 1.06), versatile sexual role (AOR = 1.59), sex in exchange for money/gifts (AOR = 1.58), syphilis (AOR = 1.74), HIV-1 infection (AOR = 1.64), and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2, AOR = 2.77) infection were independently associated with anti-HBc positivity, whereas only HIV-1 infection (AOR = 3.51) and generalized lymph node enlargement (AOR = 3.72) were associated with HBsAg positivity. Pre-existing HBV infection is very common among Peruvian MSM and was correlated with sexual risk factors. MSM in Peru constitute a target population for further HBV preventive and treatment interventions.
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- Javier R Lama
- Asociacion Civil Impacta Salud y Educacion, Lima, Peru.
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Suen SSH, Lao TT, Sahota DS, Lau TK, Leung TY. Implications of the relationship between maternal age and parity with hepatitis B carrier status in a high endemicity area. J Viral Hepat 2010; 17:372-8. [PMID: 19780946 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2893.2009.01195.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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This study aimed to examine the prevalence of maternal hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in the past 10 years and the age- and parity-specific incidences for evidence of control of HBV infection in the female reproductive population. We conducted a retrospective cohort study on 58 736 consecutive pregnant women delivered from July 1998 to June 2008. Maternal HBV status and demographic data were retrieved from a computerized database for analysis by year, age, year of birth and parity. A total of 5788 (10.1%) women had HBV infection, and the annual prevalence was around 10% throughout. When categorized by maternal age into six 5-year cohorts, the incidence increased from 6.8% in the <20 years cohort to 10.8% in the 20-24 and 25-29 year cohorts, then declined to 9.3% in the > or =40 years cohort (P < 0.001). When categorized by year of birth into 5-year cohorts, the incidence varied from 9.2% for the 1965-1969 cohort to 11.3% in the 1980-1984 cohort, which then declined to 7.3% in the > or =1985 cohort (P < 0.001). Multiparas had higher incidence when compared with nulliparas overall (10.5% vs 9.6%, P = 0.001), and significantly higher incidences for the 25-29 year (P = 0.009), 30-34 year (P < 0.001) and 35-39 year (P = 0.032) cohorts when analysed by age. In conclusion, the prevalence of maternal HBV infection remained constant at 10% for the past decade. The changes in relation to age and parity suggested that horizontal transmission, probably by sexual contact, had played an important role in maintaining the same prevalence as reported from Hong Kong 20 years ago.
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- S S H Suen
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong, China.
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Paat G, Uusküla A, Tefanova V, Tallo T, Priimägi L, Ahi K. The trends and risk factors for hepatitis B occurrence in Estonia. Cent Eur J Public Health 2009; 17:108-11. [PMID: 19662830 DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a3483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is prevalent worldwide and is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. This article describes the trend in HBV occurrence in Estonia from 1990 to 2005 in Estonia, with the aim of highlighting key determinants in transmission dynamics, risk groups, and possible implications for prevention and control. A marked increase in reported numbers of new HBV cases occurred in mid 1990s (reaching 39 per 100,000 population) and decline thereafter. We present data on HBV prevalence from different population groups (persons with verified sexually transmitted infection, prisoners, medical personnel, blood donors and injection drug users). Special vaccination programmes introduced in Estonia have been successful in the prevention of HBV, however, we suggest that the main risk groups such as injection drug users (IDUs), men having sex with men (MSM) and HIV infected persons should be actively encompassed into HBV vaccination programme.
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- Gerli Paat
- PRAXIS Center for Policy Studies, Tallinn, Estonia.
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Coelho HC, Oliveira SAND, Miguel JC, Oliveira MDLA, Figueiredo JFDC, Perdoná GC, Passos ADC. Soroprevalência da infecção pelo vírus da Hepatite B em uma prisão brasileira. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE EPIDEMIOLOGIA 2009. [DOI: 10.1590/s1415-790x2009000200003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Esta pesquisa objetivou estimar a prevalência do marcador do HBV e seus fatores de risco na população masculina carcerária da Penitenciária de Ribeirão Preto - SP, Brasil. De 1.030 presidiários, foram sorteados 333 participantes, os quais foram submetidos à aplicação de um questionário e à coleta de sangue, no período de maio a agosto de 2003. Para diagnóstico de exposição ao HBV foi utilizado o ensaio imunoabsorvente de ligação de enzimas (ELISA) para detecção dos marcadores HBsAg, anti-HBsAg e anti-HBc total. A prevalência total de infecção pelo HBV nos presidiários foi de 19,5% (IC95%: 15,2 - 23,8). A média de idade dos participantes foi de 30,1 anos. Na análise univariada, a infecção pelo HBV esteve associada à idade acima de 30 anos (p<0,001), uso prévio de drogas injetáveis (p<0,001) e compartilhamento de agulhas prévio (p<0,001). Em um modelo multivariado, de regressão logística, a infecção pelo HBV foi associada à idade acima de 30 anos (OR = 3,3: IC95%: 1,8 - 6.1) e uso prévio de droga injetável (OR = 2,7; IC95%: 1.9 - 6.4). Infecção pelo HBV nas prisões representa grave problema de saúde pública, principalmente relacionado à idade acima de 30 anos e uso prévio de drogas injetáveis.
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Schaefer S. [Sexually transmissible hepatitis viruses]. Hautarzt 2009; 60:456-64. [PMID: 19436974 DOI: 10.1007/s00105-008-1692-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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The transmission of hepatitis viruses as a result of sexual activity is a common problem in medical practice. A system of stages is proposed to diagnose viral hepatitis. Testing for anti-HBc, HBsAg, anti-HAV and anti-HCV is sufficient for initial screening. Depending on the circumstances, this may be followed by further tests for HBV, HCV and HAV. If initial screening provides no evidence, further tests for HEV, Epstein-Barr virus, cytomegalovirus or other agents are conducted.
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- S Schaefer
- Institut für Medizinische Mikrobiologie, Virologie und Hygiene, Universität Rostock, Schillingallee 70, 18057, Rostock.
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Rhodes SD, McCoy TP, Wilkin AM, Wolfson M. Behavioral risk disparities in a random sample of self-identifying gay and non-gay male university students. JOURNAL OF HOMOSEXUALITY 2009; 56:1083-100. [PMID: 19882428 PMCID: PMC3715091 DOI: 10.1080/00918360903275500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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This Internet-based study was designed to compare health risk behaviors of gay and non-gay university students from stratified random cross-sectional samples of undergraduate students. Mean age of the 4,167 male participants was 20.5 (+/-2.7) years. Of these, 206 (4.9%) self-identified as gay and 3,961 (95.1%) self-identified as heterosexual. After adjusting for selected characteristics and clustering within university, gay men had higher odds of reporting: multiple sexual partners; cigarette smoking; methamphetamine use; gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) use; other illicit drug use within the past 30 days and during lifetime; and intimate partner violence (IPV). Understanding the health risk behaviors of gay and heterosexual men is crucial to identifying associated factors and intervening upon them using appropriate and tailored strategies to reduce behavioral risk disparities and improve health outcomes.
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- Scott D Rhodes
- Section on Society and Health, Department of Social Sciences and Health Policy, Division of Public Health Sciences, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27158-1063, USA.
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Exploring the health behavior disparities of gay men in the United States: comparing gay male university students to their heterosexual peers. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008; 3:15-23. [PMID: 18029312 DOI: 10.1300/j463v03n01_03] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Little is known about the health disparities that affect gay men in the United States. Using data collected from an online Internet-based assessment, we sought to compare health-compromising behaviors of gay male university students to their heterosexual peers. Participants included 1,014 self-reported males. Mean age was 20 years (+/-2.5; range 17-30). Of these men, 43 (4.2%) self identified as gay and 971 (95.8%) self identified as heterosexual. After adjusting for age, race, academic classification, residence type, and clustering within university, gay men had higher odds of reporting inconsistent condom use; reporting multiple partners within the past 30 days; reporting a lifetime history of illicit drug use. Understanding the health behavior disparities between gay and heterosexual men is crucial to identifying associated factors and intervening upon them using appropriate and meaningful tailored strategies to reduce these disparities and improve health outcomes.
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Matsuura K, Michitaka K, Yamauchi K, Nadano S, Okada S, Matsuura B, Hiasa Y, Horiike N, Onji M. Characteristics of geographic distributions and route of infection for hepatitis B virus genotype D in Ehime area in western Japan. Hepatol Res 2007; 37:255-62. [PMID: 17397513 DOI: 10.1111/j.1872-034x.2007.00043.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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AIMS Hepatitis B virus genotype D (HBV/D) is rare in Japan, and has been shown to circulate in Ehime prefecture in western Japan. HBV/D is suspected to have been transferred into Ehime from Russia as a result of the Japanese-Russian War. This study examined the current geographic spread and infectious route for HBV/D in Ehime. METHODS HBV genotype was determined for 508 patients with chronic HBV infection and 46 patients with acute HBV infection hepatitis (acute hepatitis, AH), all of whom were living in Ehime. Ehime was divided into three areas and genotypic distributions were studied. RESULTS The ratio of genotypes A,B,C and D in chronically infected patients were 1.8%, 4.5%, 87.8% and 5.9%, respectively. Most patients chronically infected with HBV/D lived in the central area. Only two patients lived in the east and south-west areas, and both had lived in the central area in childhood. Patients with AH due to HBV/D were found only in the central area. CONCLUSION HBV/D has not yet spread widely to areas other than central Ehime, although small numbers of infected people have moved to other areas. The major infectious route for patients with AH is sexual transmission, regardless of HBV genotype.
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- Kana Matsuura
- Department of Gastroenterology and Metabology, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Toon-shi, Japan
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Gilchrist MA, Coombs D. Evolution of virulence: Interdependence, constraints, and selection using nested models. Theor Popul Biol 2006; 69:145-53. [PMID: 16198387 DOI: 10.1016/j.tpb.2005.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 104] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2005] [Revised: 06/03/2005] [Accepted: 07/27/2005] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Natural selection acts on virus populations at two distinct but interrelated levels: within individual hosts and between them. Studies of the evolution of virulence typically focus on selection acting at the epidemiological or between-host level and demonstrate the importance of trade-offs between disease transmission and virulence rates. Within-host studies reach similar conclusions regarding trade-offs between transmission and virulence at the level of individual cells. Studies which examine selection at both scales assume that between- and within-host selection are necessarily in conflict. We explicitly examine these ideas and assumptions using a model of within-host viral dynamics nested within a model of between-host disease dynamics. Our approach allows us to evaluate the direction of selection at the within- and between-host levels and identify situations leading to conflict and accord between the two levels of selection.
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- Michael A Gilchrist
- Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, 569 Dabney Hall, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 37996-1610, USA
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The Future Role of Vaccines and Microbicides. Sex Transm Dis 2006. [DOI: 10.1007/978-1-59745-040-9_16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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