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Role of HLA-DP and HLA-DQ on the clearance of hepatitis B virus and the risk of chronic infection in a multiethnic population.
Liver international : official journal of the International Association for the Study of the Liver - 1 Oct 2017
Trinks Julieta, Nishida Nao, Hulaniuk María Laura, Caputo Mariela, Tsuchiura Takayo, Marciano Sebastián, Haddad Leila, Blejer Jorgelina, Bartoli Sonia, Ameigeiras Beatriz, Frías Silvia E, Vistarini Cecilia, Heinrich Fabiana, Remondegui Carlos, Ceballos Susana, Echenique Gustavo, Charre Samman Miguel, D'Amico Claudia, Rojas Amalia, Martínez Alfredo, Ridruejo Ezequiel, Fernández Roberto J, Burgos Pratx Leandro, Salamone Horacio, Nuñez Félix, Galdame Omar, Gadano Adrián, Corach Daniel, Sugiyama Masaya, Flichman Diego, Tokunaga Katsushi, Mizokami Masashi
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND & AIMS: HBV infection exhibits geographical variation in its distribution in South America. While HBV rates are low in central Argentina, the north-western region exhibits intermediate HBV rates. Unfortunately, the reasons that could explain this difference are still unknown. METHODS: A total of 1440 Argentines were recruited and grouped into HBV patients, HBV-resolved individuals and healthy controls....
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