seroprevalence study of hepatitis c and hepatitis b virus among hospitalized intravenous drug users in ahvaz, iran (2002-2006)
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Seroprevalence Study of Hepatitis C and Hepatitis B Virus among Hospitalized Intravenous Drug Users in Ahvaz, Iran (2002-2006)
BACKGROUND AND AIMS Viral hepatitis is a serious complication among intravenous drug users (IDUs). The objectives of this study were to determine the seroprevalence of hepatitis B and C viruses (HBV and HCV), and associated risk factors among IDUs at a teaching hospital in Ahvaz, southwest Iran. METHODS Medical records of 333 IDUs hospitalized from 2002 to 2006 at Razi Hospital, which is affi...
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hepatitis monthlyجلد ۱۰، شماره ۲، صفحات ۱۰۱-۱۰۴
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