Chronic hepatitis B virus case-finding in UK populations born abroad in intermediate or high endemicity countries: an economic evaluation.

Natasha K MartinPeter VickermanSalim KhakooAnjan GhoshMary RamsayM HickmanJack WilliamsAlec Miners

Published in: BMJ open (2019)

HBV case-finding using a one-time opt out approach in primary care settings is very likely to be cost-effective among UK migrant populations with HBsAg prevalence ≥1% if the WTP for an additional QALY is around £20 000.

Keyphrases

hepatitis b virus
primary care
liver failure
cross sectional
risk factors
genetic diversity
low birth weight
gestational age
general practice
preterm infants