ISSN:
1573-7284
Keywords:
Hepatitis Delta virus
;
Hepatitis B virus
;
Seroepidemiology
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract The results of Hepatitis Delta virus (HDV) antibody determinations carried on 566 HBsAg positive serum samples from a population of 5270 Ethiopian military recruits are reported. The prevalence of anti-HDV among apparently healthy HBsAg carriers was 5.8%. The prevalence increases with age within the available range (18–30 years). Differences might exist by area of origin and ethnic groups. The distributions of HBV markers was similar in anti HDV positive and anti HDV negative individuals, possibly due to the relatively young age of the population and/or the hyperendemic condition of the area.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00144749
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