Camille E Morgan, Patrick Ngimbi, Alix J N Boisson-Walsh, Sarah Ntambua, Jolie Matondo, Martine Tabala, Melchior Mwandagalirwa Kashamuka, Michael Emch, Jessie K Edwards, Kimberly A Powers, Linda James, Nana Mbonze, Samuel Mampunza, Marcel Yotebieng, Peyton Thompson, Jonathan B Parr
BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization Africa region has high regional hepatitis B virus (HBV) prevalence, and evidence suggests more frequent horizontal HBV transmission than other regions. Context-specific epidemiological studies are needed to inform additional HBV prevention measures. METHODS: In the cross-sectional Horizontal and Vertical Transmission of Hepatitis B (HOVER-HBV) study, we introduced HBV surface antigen (HBsAg) screening alongside existing HIV screening as part of routine antenatal care in high-volume maternity clinics in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo...
April 2024: Open Forum Infectious Diseases