Characterization of occult hepatitis B in high-risk populations in Kenya.

Characterization of occult hepatitis B in high-risk populations in Kenya.

Occult hepatitis B infection (OBI) is defined as the presence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA in the liver or serum in the absence of detectable HBV surface antigen (HBsAg). OBI poses a risk for the development of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. The prevalence of OBI in Kenya is unknown, thus...

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Main Authors: Kiptoon Beatrice Jepkemei, Missiani Ochwoto, Ken Swidinsky, Jacqueline Day, Henok Gebrebrhan, Lyle R McKinnon, Anton Andonov, Julius Oyugi, Joshua Kimani, George Gachara, Elijah Maritim Songok, Carla Osiowy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0233727

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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0233727

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