Clinical, epidemiological aspects, and trends of Hepatitis B in Brazil from 2007 to 2018.

ABSTRACT: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a concern for public health due to its high prevalence, high infectivity, morbidity, and mortality worldwide. Brazil presents a low HBV prevalence, but has considerable heterogeneity among its geographic regions. Here, we describe the epidemiological profile of HBV infection in different regions of Brazil during 2007-2018, as well as the historical trends associated with the infection. We conducted an observational, ecological time-series study using secondary data collected from the National Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN). Our findings suggest that HBV infection was more likely to occur in young, sexually active adults. Individuals from Northeast and Midwest regions were more likely to present acute HBV infection, while individuals from

SUBMITTER: Pinto CS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8263714 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature