Screening for hepatitis B virus infection in nonpregnant adolescents and adults: systematic review to update the 2004 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation
Chou R, Dana T, Bougatsos C, Blazina I, Zakher B, Khangura J
Record ID 32014000650
English
Authors' objectives:
To systematically review the current evidence on the benefits and harms of screening for HBV infection in asymptomatic nonpregnant adolescents and adults.
Authors' recommendations:
Although screening tests can accurately identify adolescents and adults with chronic HBV infection, more research is needed to understand the effects of screening and subsequent interventions on clinical outcomes and to identify optimal screening strategies. The declining incidence and prevalence of HBV infection as a result of universal vaccination programs is likely to impact future assessments of the benefits and harms of HBV screening.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2014
URL for published report:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK208504/pdf/TOC.pdf
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Mass Screening
Contact
Organisation Name:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Contact Address:
Center for Outcomes and Evidence Technology Assessment Program, 540 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD 20850, USA. Tel: +1 301 427 1610; Fax: +1 301 427 1639;
Contact Name:
martin.erlichman@ahrq.hhs.gov
Contact Email:
martin.erlichman@ahrq.hhs.gov
Copyright:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
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