We can’t wait to end viral hepatitis

World Hepatitis Day 2022

Hepatitis testing can save lives

Each year, viral hepatitis kills more people than HIV/AIDS and malaria combined. Worldwide, more than 350 million people are living with hepatitis. Prompt detection and treatment of viral hepatitis can help stop the spread and save lives.
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Nobel-prize winning scientist Dr. Baruch Blumberg discovered the hepatitis B virus (HBV), and created both a diagnostic test and vaccine. Now, World Hepatitis Day is celebrated each year on July 28, Dr. Blumberg’s birthday.
  • 1.3 million deaths from hepatitis B and C each year Worldwide, 290 million people with viral hepatitis don’t know they have the disease
  • 90% of people living with hepatitis B that don’t know that they have the disease
  • Hepatitis C is curable
  • Hepatitis B is treatable and can be managed, but less than 1% of patients with HBV are treated

We can’t wait

The theme of World Hepatitis Day 2022 is “Hepatitis Can’t Wait.” According to the WHO, a person dies every 30 seconds from a hepatitis-related illness. We know that expanded access to testing and treatment are key to saving lives. That’s why the CDC recommends one-time hepatitis C testing for all adults, and additional screening in pregnant individuals and people with other risk factors.
Davide Manissero MD
The fact that millions of cases of viral hepatitis are undiagnosed is what makes this disease one of our most important global health opportunities.
Davide Manissero MD, MRCPCH, MSc, DTM&H, Chief Medical Officer, QIAGEN

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Shifting gears in clinical testing

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Molecular testing in travel medicine

Timely, accurate diagnosis is important in managing infectious diseases like hepatitis. “I think the world’s eyes have been opened to the possibilities,” says Dr. Richard Dawood. “The value of accurate diagnosis, and particularly fast, accurate diagnosis has really become clear.” See how his practice gets the high-throughput results his patients need.

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In just the last few years we’ve seen great advances in our ability to detect, treat and in some cases cure hepatitis. That is tremendously exciting. Now is our chance to eradicate viral hepatitis, and put an end to all of the suffering it causes people around the world.
Davide Manissero MD, MRCPCH, MSc, DTM&H, Chief Medical Officer, QIAGEN

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When it comes to hepatitis, critical decisions for patient care are dependent on accurate and timely clinical laboratory results. Learn more about the NeuMoDx, which offers assays for HBV and HCV, and discover how your lab can achieve the fast results you need.

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1. World Hepatitis Alliance. (2021) What is Viral Hepatitis? https://www.worldhepatitisalliance.org/what-viral-hepatitis-0
2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020) Hepatitis C. https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hcv/index.htm

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