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 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2013-01-01
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Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/924640 |
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