Latest surveillance data

The Annual Surveillance Report has been published each year since 1997. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmissible infections in Australia and includes estimates of incidence and prevalence of HIV and viral hepatitis, by demographic and risk groups, patterns of treatment for HIV and viral hepatitis infection, and behavioural risk factors for HIV and hepatitis C infection. 

Transmission electron microscopic (TEM) image shows hepatitis B virus (HBV) particles (blue). Credit: CDC/Dr Erskine Palmer

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is an infectious disease caused by the hepatitis B virus, which is transmissible by blood and sexual contact, as well as from parent to child at birth (unlike hepatitis C, which is strongly associated with risky injecting behaviour).

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Micrograph of liver, hepatitis C positive, cirrhosis. Credit: UAB Department of Pathology/Peter Anderson.

Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is an infectious disease caused by the hepatitis C virus. In Australia, the main route of transmission of the hepatitis C virus is through injecting drug use.

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Micrograph of HIV cells. Credit: Stuart Turville

HIV

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the immune system. Without treatment, HIV causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

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Report cover of 2022 Annual Surveillance Report which shows coloured lines, on a dark blue background.

Acknowledgements

The National Bloodborne Virus and Sexually Transmissible Infections (NBBVSTI) Surveillance Subcommittee 2024

  • Dr Skye McGregor (Acting Chair), The Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW
  • Dr Steven Nigro, Ms Liz Walker, Ms Cecilia Li, Ms Bianca Prain, New South Wales Ministry
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