Hepatitis B Virus

New hepatitis B virus study findings recently were reported by A.S. Patel and co-researchers

Published in Hepatitis Weekly, March 30th, 2009

"The medical needs of the approximately 1 million persons residing in assisted living facilities (ALFs) continually become more demanding. Moreover, the number of ALF residents is expected to double by 2030," researchers in the United States report.

"ALFs are not subject to federal oversight; state regulations that govern ALF infection control are variable. In 2005, two outbreaks of acute hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in ALFs in Virginia were associated with sharing fingerstick devices used in blood glucose monitoring. To characterize infection control practices, determine compliance with guidelines, and identify educational and policy needs in ALFs in Virginia....

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Source: Hepatitis Weekly (2009-03-30)

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