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Hepatitis B genotypes in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians: correlation with clinical course and implications for management.
Internal medicine journal - 1 Apr 2024
Hanson Josh, Radlof Sharna, Littlejohn Margaret, Hempenstall Allison, Edwards Ros, Nakata Yoko, Gregson Sandra, Hayes Richard, Smith Simon, McKinnon Melita, Binks Paula, Tong Steven Y C, Davies Jane, Davis Joshua S
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BACKGROUND: The prevalence of chronic hepatitis B (CHB) in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians in Far North Queensland (FNQ) is greater than twice that of the general Australian population. CHB is common in Torres Strait Islanders diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) - and in Aboriginals with HCC living in the Northern Territory - however, Aboriginals diagnosed with HCC in FNQ very rarely...
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