The incidence of hepatitis B infection in Australia: an epidemiological review

J M Kaldor; A J Plant; S C Thompson; H Longbottom; J Rowbottom

The incidence of hepatitis B infection in Australia: an epidemiological review

J M Kaldor, A J Plant, S C Thompson, H Longbottom, J Rowbottom

Western Australian Centre for Rural Health (WACRH)

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Abstract

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in Australia remains a significant problem despite the availability of an inexpensive vaccine. National information about incidence, prevalence, morbidity and the extent of vaccine coverage is incomplete; improved surveillance would allow for better targeting and evaluation of prevention activities. Our estimates indicate that 75%-90% of cases of vertical transmission of HBV are preventable through vaccination of newborns whose mothers are carriers.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	322-326
Number of pages	5
Journal	Medical Journal of Australia
Volume	165
Issue number	6
Publication status	Published - 16 Sept 1996

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