Abstract
Hepatitis B infection is endemic in sub-Saharan Africa, where transmission predominantly occurs in infants and children by perinatal and horizontal routes [1,2]. The risk of chronic infection peaks when infection is acquired early.1 Most of the burden of disease from Hepatitis B Virus infection comes from infections acquired before the age of 5 years.
Highlights
Hepatitis B infection is endemic in sub-Saharan Africa, where transmission predominantly occurs in infants and children by perinatal and horizontal routes
Individuals tested for Hepatitis B surface antigenaemia totaled 22862
Hepatitis B surface antigen is high among adolescent males
Summary
The risk of chronic infection peaks when infection is acquired early. Hepatitis B infection is endemic in sub-Saharan Africa, where transmission predominantly occurs in infants and children by perinatal and horizontal routes [1,2]. The risk of chronic infection peaks when infection is ac-. Most of the burden of disease from Hepatitis B Virus infection comes from infections acquired before the age of 5 years. Prevention of HBV infection focuses on children under 5 years of age. The United Nations selected the cumulative incidence of chronic HBV infection at 5 years of age as an indicator of the Sustainable Development Goal target for “combating hepatitis” [1,2]
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