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Hepatitis B virus infection profile in hemodialysis patients in Central Brazil: prevalence, risk factors, and genotypes.
Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz - 1 Sept 2006
Ferreira Renata C, Teles Sheila A, Dias Márcia A, Tavares Viviane R, Silva Simonne A, Gomes Selma A, Yoshida Clara F T, Martins Regina M B
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Hemodialysis patients are at high risk for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. A survey was conducted in the hemodialysis population of the state of Goiás, Central Brazil, aiming to assess the prevalence of HBV infection, to analyse associated risk factors, and also to investigate HBV genotypes distribution. A total of 1095 patients were interviewed in 15 dialysis units. Serum samples were screened for HBV...
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