Unusual presentation of hepatitis B serological markers in an Amerindian community of Venezuela with a majority of occult cases

Unusual presentation of hepatitis B serological markers in an Amerindian community of Venezuela with a majority of occult cases

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Occult hepatitis B infection (OBI) is characterized by the presence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA in the absence of HBsAg in the serum of patients. The aim of this study was to characterize HBV infection among a Piaroa community, an...

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Main Authors: Cardona Nathalia E, Loureiro Carmen L, Garzaro Domingo J, Duarte María C, García Daisy M, Pacheco Milian C, Chemin Isabelle, Pujol Flor H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-12-01
Series:Virology Journal
Subjects:
Hepatitis B virus
Occult infection
Amerindians
Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/8/1/527

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