The prevalence of isolated hepatitis B core antibody and its related risk factors among male injected drug users in Isfahan prisons
Background: The prevalence of isolated hepatitis B core antibody (anti-HBc) varies between 1% and 30% in different populations. Isolated anti-HBc-positive patients who suffer from occult hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection have the potential to transmit HBV infection. So isolated anti-HBc screening is...
Main Authors: | Kiana Shirani, Zary Nokhodian, Nazila Kassaian, Peyman Adibi, Alireza Emami Naeini, Behrooz Ataei |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2015-01-01
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Series: | Advanced Biomedical Research |
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Online Access: | http://www.advbiores.net/article.asp?issn=2277-9175;year=2015;volume=4;issue=1;spage=17;epage=17;aulast=Shirani |
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