The prevalence of hepatitis B virus markers in a cohort of students in Bangui, Central African Republic

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is the major cause of chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. The global epidemiological scenario of HBV infection has been changing rapidly over the last two decades due to an effective im...

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Main Authors: Béré Aubin, Léal Josiane, Manirakiza Alexandre, Baï-Sepou Souleyman, Komas Narcisse P, Le Faou Alain
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-07-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/226