Hepatitis B virus in Lao dentists: A cross-sectional serological study

Hepatitis B virus in Lao dentists: A cross-sectional serological study

Introduction and objectives: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is endemic in Lao PDR, with up to 10% chronic infections in adults. Dentists have high risk of exposure and transmission to their patients. The aim was to investigate the serological profiles of vaccination, exposure and susceptibility to HBV. In...

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Main Authors:	Bouasone Mangkara, Kinnaly Xaydalasouk, Phetsavanh Chanthavilay, Sengchanh Kounnavong, Somphou Sayasone, Claude P. Muller, Phimpha Paboriboune, Antony P. Black
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2021-05-01
Series:	Annals of Hepatology
Subjects:	Laos Hepatitis B virus Dentists Antibodies
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1665268120302076

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