First identification of occult hepatitis B infection among ethnic minority students in Thai Nguyen, Vietnam
This study provides the first evidence of OBI among ethnic minority students in northern Vietnam. Although prevalence was low, the high proportion of HBV-susceptible individuals highlights ongoing vulnerability and underscores the need for strengthened immunization, awareness, and surveillance programs in underserved communities.
Authors
- Vu Nhi Ha
- Duong Thi Phuong Thao
- Trần Thị Thu Hiền (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0705-926X)
- Dao Thi Huyen
- Le Chi Cao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7817-4479)
- Tran Hai Dang
- Duong Van Cuong
- Nguyễn Xuân Vũ
- Le Huu Song (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-1009-3573)
- Nguyễn Lĩnh Toàn
- Tran Thi Thanh Huyen
- Nguyen Tien Dung
- Thirumalaisamy P. Velavan
- Truong Nhat My
Institutions
- Duy Tan University (VN)
- Hue University (VN)
- Thai Nguyen University (VN)
- Vietnam Military Medical University (VN)
- Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry (VN)
- Vietnamese - German Center of Excellence in Medical Research (VN)
- 108 Military Central Hospital (VN)
- Thai Nguyen University of Medicine and Pharmacy
- University of Tübingen (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2025-12-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-025-12347-7
- Primary Topic
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00