Prevalence of chronic hepatitis B virus infection and infrastructure for its diagnosis in Madagascar: implication for the WHO's elimination strategy

• Main Authors: Soa Fy Andriamandimby (Author), Marie-Marie Olive (Author), Yusuke Shimakawa (Author), Fanjasoa Rakotomanana (Author), Iony Manitra Razanajatovo (Author), Tsarasoa Malala Andrianinarivomanana (Author), Jean-Pierre Ravalohery (Author), Seta Andriamamonjy (Author), Christophe Rogier (Author), Jean-Michel Héraud (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2017-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background WHO developed a global strategy to eliminate hepatitis B by 2030 and set target to treat 80% of people with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection eligible for antiviral treatment. As a first step to achieve this goal, it is essential to conduct a situation analysis that is fu...