Hepatitis B and C are among the most common viral infections in the world. Approximately 328 million people worldwide1,2 are carriers of HBV and HCV infections, which can remain asymptomatic for decades.
Hepatitis B and C are among the most common viral infections in the world. Approximately 328 million people worldwide1,2 are carriers of HBV and HCV infections, which can remain asymptomatic for decades.
HBV and HCV can be transmitted through various routes, including:1,2
HBV and HCV leads to 1.4 million deaths every year, more than HIV/AIDS and malaria. Approximately 90% of people living with HBV and 80% of HCV patients are unaware they are infected, which leads to further transmission rates.3
In 2016, the World Health Assembly adopted WHO’s first “Global Health Sector Strategy on viral hepatitis,” with elimination as its overarching vision.4
A world where viral hepatitis transmission is halted and everyone living with viral hepatitis has access to safe, affordable and effective prevention, care and treatment services.
Eliminate viral hepatitis as a major public health threat by 2030.
90%
reduction in new cases of chronic hepatitis B and C by 2030
65%
reduction in hepatitis-related deaths
80%
of eligible people with chronic hepatitis B and C infections treated by 2030
| Hepatitis B4,5 | Hepatitis C4,5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosis | HBsAg HBeAg Anti-HBc |
Anti-HCV HCV RNA |
| Treatment decision | HBV DNA HBeAg HBsAg quantification |
HCV genotyping HCV RNA |
| On treatment | HBV DNA HBeAg Anti-HBe |
HCV RNA |
| End of treatment | HBV DNA HBsAg Quantitative Anti-HBs Anti-HBe |
HCV RNA |
| Follow up | HBV DNA Anti-HBs Anti-HBe |
HCV RNA |
Roche introduced the first-ever test to monitor HCV viral load in 1993 and remains committed to helping eradicate the virus today. Our complete continuum of care for the diagnosis and monitoring of HCV and HBV starts with a focus on serology based testing for screening and diagnosis, followed by PCR testing for confirmation and viral load monitoring to determine patient response to treatment.
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