Sero-prevalence of hepatitis B virus markers and associated factors among children in Hawassa City, southern Ethiopia

Sero-prevalence of hepatitis B virus markers and associated factors among children in Hawassa City, southern Ethiopia

Abstract Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is one of the major public health problems worldwide. Limited information exists about the epidemiology of HBV infection in Ethiopia. This study aimed to assess sero-prevalence of HBV markers and associated factors in children living in Hawassa C...

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Main Authors: Bedru Argaw, Adane Mihret, Abraham Aseffa, Azeb Tarekegne, Siraj Hussen, Demelash Wachamo, Techalew Shimelis, Rawleigh Howe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Hepatitis B virus
Sero-prevalence
Hawassa
Southern Ethiopia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-020-05229-7

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