Hepatitis B virus in Pakistan: A systematic review of prevalence, risk factors, awareness status and genotypes

<p>Abstract</p> <p>In Pakistan, there are estimated 7-9 million carriers of hepatitis B virus (HBV) with a carrier rate of 3-5%. This article reviews the available literature about the prevalence, risk factors, awareness status and genotypes of the HBV in Pakistan by using key word...

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Main Authors: Afzal Samia, Saleem Sana, Ur Rehman Irshad, Hussain Abrar, Ali Liaqat, Idrees Muhammad, Ali Muhammad, Butt Sadia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-03-01
Series:Virology Journal
Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/8/1/102