Seroprevalence of hepatitis B virus: Findings from a population-based household survey in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a major cause of morbidity and mortality; however, little is known about the prevalence and distribution of HBV in some populations and regions. Methods: A total of 9791 participants, 15–49 years old, were enrolled in a household survey in KwaZulu-Nat...

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Main Authors: Natasha Samsunder, Sinaye Ngcapu, Lara Lewis, Cheryl Baxter, Cherie Cawood, David Khanyile, Ayesha B.M. Kharsany
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-08-01
Series:International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971219302504