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Prevalence, risk factors and genotypes of hepatitis B infection among HIV-infected patients in the State of MS, Central Brazil.
The Brazilian journal of infectious diseases : an official publication of the Brazilian Society of Infectious Diseases - 1 Jan 2000
Freitas Solange Zacalusni, Soares Caroline Cordeiro, Tanaka Tayana Serpa Ortiz, Lindenberg Andréa Siqueira Campos, Teles Sheila Araújo, Torres Marina Sawada, Mello Francisco Campello Amaral, Mendes-Corrêa Maria Cássia, Savassi-Ribas Flávia, Motta-Castro Ana Rita Coimbra
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: A cross-sectional study on prevalence of HBV and HDV infection, risk factors and genotype distribution of HBV infection was conducted among 848 HIV-infected patients in Mato Grosso do Sul, Central Brazil. METHODS: Serum samples of 848 participants were tested for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), hepatitis B core antibody (anti-HBc) and hepatitis surface antibody (anti-HBs). HBsAg positive samples...
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