March 3, 2026Open Access

Risk profiles for acute hepatitis B and C from 2004 to 2024 in Italy: A cluster and disproportionality analysis from the SEIEVA registry

Key Points

Acute hepatitis B and C infections often occur without known risk factors, posing challenges for awareness.
Screening campaigns are essential for low-prevalence populations to meet hepatitis elimination goals.
Data from the SEIEVA registry reveals significant trends in risk profiles over the past two decades.
Public health efforts must adapt to the changing landscape of viral hepatitis cases in Italy.

Abstract

Acute HBV and HCV infections are frequently reported in individuals lacking commonly known risk factors. Awareness and screening campaigns aimed also at low-prevalence populations are needed to reach the elimination target of viral hepatitis as a public health problem.

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Roberto Benoni

Arianna Bellini

Luigina Ferrigno

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Journal of Infection

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Istituto Superiore di Sanità

Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna

National Institute of Health

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Risk profiles for acute hepatitis B and C from 2004 to 2024 in Italy: A cluster and disproportionality analysis from the SEIEVA registry

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