Early detection of unhealthy behaviors, the prevalence and receipt of antiviral treatment for disabled adult hepatitis B and C carriers

Early detection of unhealthy behaviors, the prevalence and receipt of antiviral treatment for disabled adult hepatitis B and C carriers

Abstract Background Evidence indicates that hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections are the leading causes of liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Antiviral treatments have recently been reported as successful cures. However, the prevalence rates of HBV or HCV infecti...

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Main Authors: Sui-Whi Jane, Ming-Shyan Lin, Wen-Nan Chiu, Li-Ju Lai, Po-Han Chen, Mei-Yen Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-02-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Prevalence
Unhealthy behavior
Hepatitis B virus
Hepatitis C virus
Disability
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-2844-0

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