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Characterization of hepatitis B and delta coinfection in Israel.
BMC infectious diseases - 27 Feb 2018
Shirazi Rachel, Ram Daniela, Rakovsky Aviya, Bucris Efrat, Gozlan Yael, Lustig Yaniv, Shaked-Mishan Pninit, Picard Orit, Shemer-Avni Yonat, Ben-Zvi Haim, Halutz Ora, Lurie Yoav, Veizman Ella, Carlebach Matthias, Braun Marius, Naftaly Michal Cohen-, Shlomai Amir, Safadi Rifaat, Mendelson Ella, Sklan Ella H, Ben-Ari Ziv, Mor Orna
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Characteristics of hepatitis B (HBV) and delta (HDV) coinfection in various geographical regions, including Israel, remain unclear. Here we studied HDV seroprevalence in Israel, assessed HDV/HBV viral loads, circulating genotypes and hepatitis delta antigen (HDAg) conservation. METHODS: Serological anti HDV IgG results from 8969 HBsAg positive individuals tested in 2010-2015 were retrospectively...
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