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Apolipoprotein E and protection against hepatitis E viral infection in American non-Hispanic blacks.
Hepatology (Baltimore, Md.) - 1 Nov 2015
Zhang Lyna, Yesupriya Ajay, Chang Man-Huei, Teshale Eyasu, Teo Chong-Gee
Abstract excerpt
UNLABELLED: Hepatitis E viral (HEV) infection imposes a heavy health burden worldwide and is common in the United States. Previous investigations of risks addressed environmental and host behavioral/lifestyle factors, but host genetic factors have not been examined. We assessed strength of associations between antibody to HEV (anti-HEV) immunoglobulin G seropositivity indicating past or recent HEV infection and...
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