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HBV and HCV prevalence and viraemia in HIV-positive and HIV-negative pregnant women in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire: the ANRS 1236 study.
Journal of medical virology - 1 Sept 2004
Rouet François, Chaix Marie-Laure, Inwoley André, Msellati Philippe, Viho Ida, Combe Patrice, Leroy Valériane, Dabis François, Rouzioux Christine
Abstract excerpt
A retrospective survey estimating the prevalence of hepatitis viruses B (HBV) and C (HCV) was conducted on samples taken in 1,002 African pregnant women (501 diagnosed as HIV-1 positive and 501 HIV-1 negative) participating in a clinical trial program conducted in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire (West Africa). Hepatitis B markers studied were HBs antigen (HBsAg), and if positive, HBe antigen/anti-HBe antibodies and HBV...
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