Browsing AURA by Author "Orlien, Stian"
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Field performance of HBsAg rapid diagnostic tests in rural Ethiopia
Orlien, Stian; Ahmed, Tekabe Abdosh; Ismael, Nejib Yusuf; Belay, Nega Berhe; Kran, Anne-Marte Bakken; Gundersen, Svein Gunnar; Johannessen, Asgeir (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Point-of-care rapid diagnostic tests (POC-RDTs) are widely used to screen and diagnose hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and are often the only available diagnostic tools in resource-limited settings. The aim of this study ... -
Five-year results of a treatment program for chronic hepatitis B in Ethiopia
Mekonnen, Hailemichael Desalegn; Orlien, Stian; Aberra, Hanna; Mamo, Eyerusalem; Grude, Sine; Hommersand, Kristina; Berhe, Nega; Gundersen, Svein Gunnar; Johannessen, Asgeir (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)In sub-Saharan Africa, less than 1% of treatment-eligible chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients receive antiviral therapy. Experiences from local CHB programs are needed to inform treatment guidelines and policies on the ...