Viral Hepatitis in Croatia

Objective: The aim of this study was to review the epidemiology of hepatitis a virus (HAV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and hepatitis D virus (HDV) infections in Croatia with emphasis on the influence on the national health and health care system. Materials and Methods: We cond...

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Published in:Viral hepatit dergisi 2014-08, Vol.20 (2)
Main Authors: CIVLJAK, Rok, KLJAKOVIC-GASPIC, Marina, KAIC, Bernard, BRADARIC, Nikola
Format: Article
Language:English
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Epidemiology
Hepatitis
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Summary:Objective: The aim of this study was to review the epidemiology of hepatitis a virus (HAV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and hepatitis D virus (HDV) infections in Croatia with emphasis on the influence on the national health and health care system. Materials and Methods: We conducted a literature search of data on the epidemiology of viral hepatitis in Croatia with a review of national data from our reference centers. Results: Since the year 2000, the incidence of hepatitis A in Croatia has shown a continuous and stable decline with only four cases recorded in 2012. Concerning chronic HBV infection, Croatia is classified among the countries with a low prevalence, only
ISSN:1307-9441
2147-2939
DOI:10.4274/vhd.36035