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Hepatitis E in Italy: a long-term prospective study.
Journal of hepatology - 1 Jan 2011
Romanò Luisa, Paladini Sara, Tagliacarne Catia, Canuti Marta, Bianchi Silvia, Zanetti Alessandro Remo
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND & AIMS: In developed countries, hepatitis E is usually associated with travelling to endemic areas, but a growing number of sporadic cases are also seen in patients with no travel history. The aim of this study was to assess the impact and the molecular epidemiology of hepatitis E in Italy. METHODS: Between January 1994 and October 2009, we analyzed 651 patients with acute non-A-C hepatitis. Diagnosis...
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