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Molecular diversity of hepatitis B virus among pregnant women in Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2022
Dagnew Mulat, Moges Feleke, Tiruneh Moges, Million Yihenew, Gelaw Aschalew, Adefris Mulat, Belyhun Yeshambel, Liebert Uwe G, Maier Melanie
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BACKGROUND: Despite the availability of effective vaccines and treatments for hepatitis B virus (HBV), it continues to be a major public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa including Ethiopia. Routine screening for HBV in pregnant women is widely recommended, but there is lack of screening for HBV during pregnancy in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to assess viral load, and genetic diversity among pregnant...
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