In brief
Videos, infographics, key statistics, expert interviews… Find the latest news and key information on hepatitis B and D here
news
Hepatitis B, C, and Delta: High Screening Rates That Are on the Rise
The disease
The same modes of transmission
The hepatitis B virus (HBV) is transmitted through sexual contact (unprotected sex), through direct or indirect contact with infected blood (such as sharing injection equipment among drug users, or getting a tattoo or piercing with non-disposable equipment), and...
What We Do
In 2016, an estimated 135,700 people in the general population of mainland France were chronic carriers of HBV, of whom 17.5% (95% CI: 4.9–46.4) were unaware of their infection. In 2 to 10% of cases, these chronic carriers may develop cirrhosis or hepatocellular carcinoma in the medium to long...
Data
The hepatitis B and D surveillance system established by Santé publique France makes it possible to study the epidemiological trends of these infections.
Tools
Here you will find the resources (videos, TV spots, radio spots) and prevention materials made available to healthcare professionals and the general public
Publications
Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.
2 publications
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Health Status of Psychiatric Inpatients at Le Vinatier in Bron: Descriptive Results of the Liverspin Cross-Sectional Study, 2022–2023
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Infections diagnosed in unaccompanied minors during hospital visits at the Loire Tuberculosis Control Center, 2022–2023
In relation to
Hepatitis C
thematic dossier
Hepatitis C is a viral infection primarily transmitted through blood. Screening for the disease is crucial to ensuring that infected individuals receive the treatments that can now lead to a cure.
HIV/AIDS
thematic dossier
HIV, or Human Immunodeficiency Virus, is a sexually transmitted human retrovirus. It weakens the immune system, and if left untreated, leads to AIDS.
Vaccination
thematic dossier
Contagious diseases most often affect children at a very young age. Because children are particularly vulnerable, they are a priority target for vaccination programs.
