Seroprevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen and its correlation with risk factors among new recruits in Turkey

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ALTAY T., USKUN E., AKÇAM F. Z.

BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES, vol.16, no.4, pp.339-344, 2012 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 16 Issue: 4
• Publication Date: 2012
• Doi Number: 10.1016/j.bjid.2012.06.003
• Journal Name: BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.339-344
• Keywords: Seroprevalence, Hepatitis B surface antigen, HBsAg, VIRUS, TRANSMISSION, REGION
• Süleyman Demirel University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: The objective of this cross-sectional study was to determine seroprevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen and related risk factors among new recruits in a military unit in Turkey.