Unexpected findings of hepatitis B and delta infection in northeastern Brazil: A public health alert

Unexpected findings of hepatitis B and delta infection in northeastern Brazil: A public health alert

Introduction and objectives: Research has shown that hepatitis B (HBV) and Delta virus (HDV) are a worldwide public health problem. This study aims to estimate the prevalence rates of HBV and HDV infection in five municipalities of Maranhão, Northeastern Brazil. Materials and methods: A total sample...

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Main Authors: Jomar Diogo Costa Nunes, Diego Luz Felipe da Silva, Lena Maria Barros Fonseca, Ilana Mirian Almeida Felipe, Beatriz Rossetti Ferreira, Rodrigo de Carvalho Santana, Ana de Lourdes Candolo Martinelli, Antônio Augusto Moura da Silva, João Renato Rebello Pinho, Michele Soares Gomes Gouvêa, Max Diego Cruz Santos, Thais Feres Moreira Lima, Ingrid de Campos Albuquerque, Marinilde Teles Souza, Maria Josélia Diniz Moraes, Arlene de Jesus Mendes Caldas, Letícia Alana Barros Souza, Camila Maria Pinheiro de Mello e Silva, Adalgisa de Souza Paiva Ferreira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-05-01
Series:Annals of Hepatology
Subjects:
Hepatitis B
Health impact assessment
Health policy
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1665268120301873

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