Differences in Incidence of Acute Viral Hepatitis between Foreigners and Autochthonous Population in Italy

Differences in Incidence of Acute Viral Hepatitis between Foreigners and Autochthonous Population in Italy

Background: In European countries, the prevalence of HBV and HCV in refugees and migrants tends to reflect the prevalence in their countries of origin. The aim of this study is to analyse acute viral hepatitis cases diagnosed in Italy among foreign citizens and to compare incidence rates in foreigne...

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Main Authors: Franca D’Angelo, Luigina Ferrigno, Annamaria Mele, Valeria Alfonsi, Silvia Declich, Giulia De Ponte, Simonetta Crateri, Alessandra Burgio, Susanna Caminada, Maria Elena Tosti, on behalf of The SEIEVA Collaborating Group
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
acute viral hepatitis
incidence
foreign citizens
Italy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/15/7944

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