Hepatitis B Virus Infection Screening in Nonpregnant Adolescents and Adults
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has released a final Recommendation Statement on screening for hepatitis B virus infection in nonpregnant adolescents and adults. A fact sheet that explains the final recommendation in plain language is also available.
Screening for Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Nonpregnant Adolescents and AdultsScreening for Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Nonpregnant Adolescents and Adults
This topic page summarizes the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations on screening for hepatitis B virus infection in nonpregnant adolescents and adults.
Current Recommendation
Release Date: May 2014
- The USPSTF recommends screening for hepatitis B virus infection in persons at high risk for infection.
Grade: B Recommendation.
Supporting Documents
Supporting Document | Related Items |
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Recommendation Statement (PDF File, 247 KB; PDF Help) | Clinical Summary (PDF File, 108 KB; PDF Help) |
Consumer Fact Sheet (PDF File, 119 KB; PDF Help) | |
Evidence Summary (PDF File, 472 KB; PDF Help) | Evidence Review (PDF File, 3.95 MB; PDF Help) |
Final Research Plan | N/A |
Current as of June 2014
Internet Citation:
Screening for Hepatitis B Infection in Nonpregnant Adolescents and Adults, Topic Page. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspshepb.htm
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