Hepatitis B virus infection among people who use drugs in Iran: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and trend analysis

Hepatitis B virus infection among people who use drugs in Iran: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and trend analysis

Abstract Background People who use drugs (PWUD) are considered as one of the main at-risk populations for Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. We conducted a systematic review on the prevalence of HBV infection among PWUD in Iran. Methods Consistent with PRISMA guideline, international (Medline, Web o...

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Main Authors: Yasna Rostam-Abadi, Hossein Rafiemanesh, Jaleh Gholami, Behrang Shadloo, Masoumeh Amin-Esmaeili, Afarin Rahimi-Movaghar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:Harm Reduction Journal
Subjects:
Hepatitis B
Blood-borne infections
Substance use
Addiction
Harm reduction
Injecting drug use
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12954-020-00424-w

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