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Magnitude and genotype of hepatitis delta virus among chronic hepatitis B carriers with a spectrum of liver diseases in Ethiopia.
Annals of hepatology - 1 Jan 2000
Tassachew Yayehyirad, Belyhun Yeshambel, Abebe Tamrat, Mihret Adane, Teffera Tezazu, Ababi Girma, Shewaye Abate, Desalegn Hailemichael, Aseffa Abraham, Mulu Andargachew, Howe Rawleigh, Liebert Uwe G, Maier Melanie
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Chronic hepatitis D infection contributes substantially to the progression of chronic liver disease, especially in most low and middle-income countries, where hepatitis B virus-related chronic liver disease is endemic. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the magnitude and genotype of hepatitis delta virus (HDV) among patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB)-related liver diseases...
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