Hepatitis B core related antigen (HBcrAg) point of care tests as a risk stratification tool: experience from Kenya

Category Primary study
Pre-printmedRxiv
Year 2024
We undertook a point of care test (POCT) for hepatitis B core related antigen (HBcrAg) on adults living with HBV in Kilifi, Kenya. A positive test identified all those with HBV VL >200,000 IU/ml, who were HBeAg positive, and correlated well with abnormal ALT, APRI and elastography scores.
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First added on: Nov 27, 2024