The Liver Meeting 2019-Screening for Viral Hepatitis in Special Populations (Minorities, Immigrants, PWID)

Screening for Viral Hepatitis in Special Populations (Minorities, Immigrants, PWID)

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The speaker discussed the importance of screening for viral hepatitis, particularly focusing on hepatitis B and hepatitis C, in the United States. They highlighted the decreasing prevalence of hepatitis C but the increasing instances due to the opioid epidemic, emphasizing the need for universal screening recommended by the USPSTF. They also addressed the underappreciated burden of hepatitis B in foreign-born individuals, especially African-Americans, requiring a tailored approach for evaluation and treatment strategies based on geographic origin and genotype differences. The presentation underscored the significance of outreach efforts to engage individuals outside the healthcare system and improve the yield of screening, ultimately advocating for coordinated strategies encompassing surveillance, education, clinical services, and prevention for hepatitis B and C.

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Presenter: W. Ray Kim

Keywords

viral hepatitis screening

hepatitis B

hepatitis C

USPSTF recommendations

foreign-born individuals