Disease Burden of Chronic Hepatitis B among Immigrants in Canada

BACKGROUND: The prevalence of chronic hepatitis B (CHB) infection among immigrants to North America ranges from 2% to 15%, 40% of whom develop advanced liver disease. Screening for hepatitis B surface antigen is not recommended for immigrants.

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Main Authors: William WL Wong, Gloria Woo, E Jenny Heathcote, Murray Krahn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2013-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/924640
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