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Differences in prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection and genotypes between ethnic populations in Suriname, South America.
Virology - 1 Dec 2021
MacDonald-Ottevanger M S, Boyd A, Prins M, van der Helm J J, Zijlmans C W R, Hindori-Mohangoo A D, Harkisoen S, Hermelijn S M, Brinkman K, Codrington J, Roosblad J, Kort S A R, Dams E Th M, van de Laar T J W, Vreden S G S
Abstract excerpt
Epidemiological data on hepatitis B virus (HBV) are needed to benchmark HBV elimination goals. We recently assessed prevalence of HBV infection and determinants in participants attending the Emergency Department in Paramaribo, Suriname, South America. Overall, 24.5% (95%CI = 22.7-26.4%) of participants had anti-Hepatitis B core antibodies, which was associated with older age (per year, adjusted Odds Ratio...
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