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A study of HBV infection and its risk factors in pregnant women in Zakho city, Iraq
23 Aug 2022
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BACKGROUND: Despite vaccine and antiviral treatment availability, hepatitis B virus (HBV) continues to circulate among pregnant women in Iraq. HBV spread is due to many factors. This study evaluated HBV prevalence among pregnant women and Syrian refugees residing in Zakho city, Iraq, and identified risk factors associated with infection. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Demographic data were collected from 2,054 pregnant...
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