Current Challenges in Hepatitis B

Authors

  • MA Ahad Assistant Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Rajshahi Medical College, Rajshahi.
  • MA Alim Assistant Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Rajshahi Medical College, Rajshahi.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/taj.v19i1.3168

Keywords:

Hepatitis B

Abstract

Viral hepatitis and its sequelae is one of the important causes of mortality and morbidity world wide. Hepatitis B is a major cause of chronic liver disease and a significant public health issue. Between 350 million to 400 million people world wide chronically infected with HBV. The HBV prevalence in Bangladesh is 2.3 to 9.7 % with an approximate carrier of 10 million. The prevention and treatment of hepatitis B possess a great challenge.  

doi: 10.3329/taj.v19i1.3168

TAJ 2006; 19(1): 38-44

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Published

2011-08-31

How to Cite

Ahad, M., & Alim, M. (2011). Current Challenges in Hepatitis B. TAJ: Journal of Teachers Association, 19(1), 38–44. https://doi.org/10.3329/taj.v19i1.3168

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 1 (2006)

Section

Review Articles