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Given the high prevalence of HDV in Gabon, especially in central Africa, understanding the epidemiology and associated risks is crucial.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Aim<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study aimed to assess the serological and molecular features of HDV among HBsAg\u2010positive patients in the urban and rural areas of Gabon.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Method<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The study was conducted from April 2019 to December 2022 in the Franceville area and from January to June 2023 in the Libreville area. We enrolled 145 newly diagnosed HBsAg\u2010positive individuals in Franceville (101) and Libreville (44). 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