Abstract
Hepatitis B Awareness and Education: A Failing Grade
Highlights
2 billion people worldwide have been exposed to the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and approximately 350 million are chronically infected (1)
Patients often confront language barriers, have limited knowledge of the risks of HBV transmission and the need for vaccination of family members, and they may not grasp the severe consequences of chronic HBV including cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
First and foremost, chronic HBV carriers must be identified by their family physician before appropriate counselling and consideration of therapy can even occur
Summary
2 billion people worldwide have been exposed to the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and approximately 350 million are chronically infected (1). Numerous barriers exist that hinder chronic HBV patients from accessing appropriate screening and treatment (5).
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