First study of hepatitis delta virus in Algeria: Seroprevalence and risk factors in Setif region (east of Algeria)

First study of hepatitis delta virus in Algeria: Seroprevalence and risk factors in Setif region (east of Algeria)

Background: No recent data are available on hepatitis delta virus (HDV) prevalence in Algeria. For this reason we conducted an epidemiological study, cross-sectional seroprevalence of HDV in the region of Setif. Methods: Between 2011 and 2014, sera samples of 500 patients (carrying HBsAg) admitted...

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Main Authors: Abdelkader Gasmi, Wahiba Guenifi, Amel Ouyahia, Mounira Rais, Houda Boukhrissa, Abderahmen Hachani, Salah Mechakra, Slimen Laouamri, Abderezak Touabti, Abdelmadjid Lacheheb
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2019-10-01
Series:Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
hepatitis delta virus
prevalence
risk factors
setif
algeria.
Online Access:https://sajid.co.za/index.php/sajid/article/view/110

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