High Prevalence of Active HDV Infection Among HBsAg‐Positive Patients in Urban and Rural Areas in Gabon: A Cross‐Sectional Retrospective Study

Key Points

• Active HDV infection is prevalent among HBsAg-positive patients in both urban and rural areas.
• The findings indicate a significant public health concern, with implications for targeted interventions against HDV.
• Observational analysis across urban and rural regions in Gabon reveals key epidemiological data.
• These results underscore the need for more research and interventions to tackle HDV's public health impact.