Genetic diversity and occult hepatitis B infection in Africa: A comprehensive review.

Bazie, Michee M;Sanou, Mahamoudou;Djigma, Florencia Wendkuuni;Compaore, Tegwinde Rebeca;Ouédraogo, Rasmata;et.al.
(2024) World Journal of Hepatology — Vol. 16, n° 5, p. 843-859 (2024)

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  • Bazie, Michee M
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  • Sanou, Mahamoudou
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  • Djigma, Florencia Wendkuuni
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  • Compaore, Tegwinde Rebeca
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  • Kabamba-Mukadi, BenoîtUCLouvain
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  • Ouédraogo, Rasmata
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Occult hepatitis B infection (OBI) is a globally prevalent infection, with its frequency being influenced by the prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in a particular geographic region, including Africa. OBI can be transmitted through blood transfusions and organ transplants and has been linked to the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The associated HBV genotype influences the infection. AIM: To highlight the genetic diversity and prevalence of OBI in Africa. METHODS: This systematic review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines and involved a comprehensive search on PubMed, Google Scholar, Science Direct, and African Journals Online for published studies on the prevalence and genetic diversity of OBI in Africa. RESULTS: The synthesis included 83 articles, revealing that the prevalence of OBI varied between countries and population groups, with the highest prevalence being 90.9% in patients with hepatitis C virus infection and 38% in blood donors, indicating an increased risk of HBV transmission through blood transfusions. Cases of OBI reactivation have been reported following chemotherapy. Genotype D is the predominant, followed by genotypes A and E. CONCLUSION: This review highlights the prevalence of OBI in Africa, which varies across countries and population groups. The study also demonstrates that genotype D is the most prevalent.
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Bazie, M. M., Sanou, M., Djigma, F. W., Compaore, T. R., Obiri-Yeboah, D., Kabamba-Mukadi, B., Nagalo, B. M., Simpore, J., & Ouédraogo, R. (2024). Genetic diversity and occult hepatitis B infection in Africa: A comprehensive review. World Journal of Hepatology, 16(5), 843-859. https://doi.org/10.4254/wjh.v16.i5.843 (Original work published 2024)