Prevalence of hepatitis B and C markers in a population of an urban university in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: a cross-sectional study

Prevalence of hepatitis B and C markers in a population of an urban university in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: a cross-sectional study

Background and rationale. Epidemics of hepatitis B and C are a public health burden, and their prevalence in Brazil varies among regions. We determined the prevalence of hepatitis markers in an urban university population in order to support the development of a comprehensive program for HBV immuniz...

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Main Authors:	Félix P.D. Pinto, Orlando C. Ferreira Jr., Daniele B. Olmedo, Patrícia M. Precioso, Fernanda R.S. Barquette, Magda C. Castilho, Suely G.C. Silva, Luís Cristóvão Pôrto
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2015-11-01
Series:	Annals of Hepatology
Subjects:	Epidemiology HBsAg Anti-HBs Anti-HCV Risk factors
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1665268119309500

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