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Epidemiology and molecular characteristics of hepatitis B, C and D viruses in nine high-risk populations from Burkina Faso.
International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases - 1 Sept 2026
Sanou Armel Moumouni, Sausy Aurélie, Ilboudo Abdou Kader, Mohamed Belem, Poda Armel, Tarnagda Zekiba, Hübschen Judith M
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OBJECTIVES: Comprehensive studies on hepatitis B, C and D virus (HBV, HCV and HDV) infections in high-risk groups are lacking in Africa. This study investigated viral markers among nine high-risk populations in three locations of Burkina Faso. METHODS: Socio-demographic and clinical data, as well as blood samples, were collected from sex workers, men who have sex with men, prisoners, health care workers, lorry...
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