Hepatitis B Virus Infection at All Ages and Stages

Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection affects 250 mllion persons worldwide at all ages of life. It can be a heterogeneous disease with variable manifestations in children, immunocompromised persons, those with hepatitis D virus (HDV) coinfection, and older adults. This Hepatitis B/Delta Special Interest Group session highlights the management of chronic hepatitis B infection in various special populations across the age spectrum, starting from prevention of mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HBV through to older adults with HBV–related cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. This session hosts a roster of international experts who highlight recent advances in the following topics:  Universal HBV vaccination and prevention of MTCT of HBV Horizontal transmission of HBV in the pediatric population  Prevention of HBV reactivation  HBV/HDV coinfection HBV infection in older adults