Acute Hepatitis
Study data from H.W. Zhang and colleagues update understanding of acute hepatitis
Published in Vaccine Weekly, January 14th, 2009
"The major risk factors for acute hepatitis B (AHB) in China and the viral factors determining the progression from acute to chronic hepatitis B remain largely unknown. Epidemiological studies within a population-based surveillance for AHB in adults were performed in Shanghai, China, including 294 patients, 588 matched controls and 572 family members of the patients," scientists in Shanghai, People's Republic of China report.
"Invasive medical procedures, household contact with hepatitis B virus (HBV) carriers, body care and beauty treatments, and lack of HBV vaccination were independently associated with AHB. Among those risks, pedicure in bath centres emerged....
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Source: Vaccine Weekly (2009-01-14)
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