Prevalence of hepatitis B virus and immunity status among healthcare workers in Beira City, Mozambique
<h4>Background</h4> Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection can be prevented by vaccination. Exposure to blood or body fluids poses a high risk of transmission of HBV in health care workers (HCWs). This study aimed to determine the prevalence of markers of exposure, susceptibility, and protect...
Main Authors: | Nédio Mabunda, Lúcia Vieira, Imelda Chelene, Cremildo Maueia, Ana Flora Zicai, Ana Duajá, Falume Chale, Lúcia Chambal, Adolfo Vubil, Orvalho Augusto |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2022-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9565706/?tool=EBI |
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