<title language="por">Hepatitis B and C in the hemodialysis unit of Tocantins, Brazil: serological and molecular profiles

<title language="por">Hepatitis B and C in the hemodialysis unit of Tocantins, Brazil: serological and molecular profiles

A survey was conducted in the hemodialysis population of the state of Tocantins, Brazil, aiming to assess the prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections, to analyze associated risk factors, and also to investigate these viruses genotypes distribution. During January...

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Main Authors: Karla P Souza, Jônio A Luz, Sheila A Teles, Megmar AS Carneiro, Luciana A Oliveira, Adriane S Gomes, Márcia A Dias, Selma A Gomes, Clara FT Yoshida, Regina MB Martins
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ) 2003-07-01
Series:Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
Subjects:
hepatitis B virus
hepatitis C virus
hemodialysis
prevalence
risk factors
genotypes
Tocantins
Brazil
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