Journal of Viral Hepatitis
Overview
The Journal of Viral Hepatitis is a leading scientific publication dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding of viral hepatitis. It provides a platform for researchers, clinicians, and public health professionals to share cutting-edge research, clinical studies, and epidemiological insights related to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of viral hepatitis. With a focus on viral hepatitis B and C, the journal covers a wide range of topics including virology, immunology, pathogenesis, antiviral therapy, and public health strategies.
Details
Details
Abbr.
J Viral Hepat
Start
1994
End
Continuing
Frequency
Six no. a year
p-ISSN
1352-0504
e-ISSN
1365-2893
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Specialty
Gastroenterology
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 2626
110
SJR / Ranks: 3333
1078
CiteScore / Ranks: 3827
6.00
JIF / Ranks: 4316
2.5
Recent Articles
1.
Hardtke S, Yurdaydin C, Caruntu F, Curescu M, Yalcin K, Akarca U, et al.
J Viral Hepat
. 2025 Mar;
32(4):e70022.
PMID: 40087915
We analysed the frequency, severity and impact of hepatitis flares in a large Phase 2 study investigating pegylated interferon-alfa-2a (PEG-IFNa) for the treatment of hepatitis D. In the HIDIT-II study,...
2.
Liang H, Zheng X, Liu Y, Mao Q, Wu C, Lin L, et al.
J Viral Hepat
. 2025 Mar;
32(4):e70019.
PMID: 40087906
Oral nucleotide analogues (NAs) and peginterferon-α injections are commonly used for the treatment of patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB). This study aims to evaluate the effects of different antiviral...
3.
Hui R, Wong D, Mak L, Fung J, Seto W, Yuen M
J Viral Hepat
. 2025 Mar;
32(4):e70023.
PMID: 40087905
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is the current standard for serum HBV DNA measurement. However, conventional real-time PCR assays have technical limitations, and are not sensitive enough to detect low-level...
4.
Xue K, Wen L, Ji X, Yan X, Wen J, Li Y, et al.
J Viral Hepat
. 2025 Mar;
32(4):e70015.
PMID: 40066905
To investigate the effects of chronic HBV infection on the outcome of in vitro fertilisation-embryo transfer and clinical characteristics of newborns, as well as the factors influencing different outcomes of...
5.
Inoue J, Minami S, Abe K, Kida M, Haga H, Iino C, et al.
J Viral Hepat
. 2025 Mar;
32(4):e70021.
PMID: 40052685
Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a leading cause of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) worldwide. Nucleos(t)ide analogues (NAs) are widely used in chronically HBV-infected patients, but the risk of HCC...
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Vaittinada Ayar P, Abdelkader J, Gay M, Allali R, De Freitas C, Monnier B, et al.
J Viral Hepat
. 2025 Mar;
32(4):e70018.
PMID: 40052680
People with mental health disorders have a significant lack of physical health care. They also have higher rates of medical co-morbidity. The aim of this study was to assess the...
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Ahmed S, Nadir M, Farooqi H, Ashraf H, Azlan A, Hasan F, et al.
J Viral Hepat
. 2025 Mar;
32(4):e70011.
PMID: 40022589
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection affects approximately 3.9 million people in the United States (U.S.), leading to 8000 to 10,000 deaths annually. Despite advancements in curative treatments since 2014, effective...
8.
Zhang Y, Jin D, Zhu H, Lin M, Peng X
J Viral Hepat
. 2025 Feb;
32(3):e70017.
PMID: 39991880
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and liver cirrhosis (LC) occur in spite of current antiviral therapies in patients with chronic hepatitis (CHB). It is not yet known why HCC and LC are...
9.
Seyrek B, Aykac K, Temizel I, Cengiz A, Ozsurekci Y
J Viral Hepat
. 2025 Feb;
32(3):e70013.
PMID: 39976349
Human Bocavirus (HBoV) is an emerging pathogen linked to respiratory and gastrointestinal infections in children. While its role in respiratory diseases is established, its association with liver dysfunction remains unclear....
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Chelouah S, Nna H, Angijiro P, Thomas F, Thavaseelan R, Januel D, et al.
J Viral Hepat
. 2025 Feb;
32(3):e70014.
PMID: 39976344
The rate of HCV infection is higher in people with psychiatric conditions than in the general population. However, access to somatic care for populations with mental or dual diagnoses remains...