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Hepatitis B Virus
Research on hepatitis B virus discussed by V.M. Taylor and co-researchers
July 1st, 2009
According to recent research from the United States, "Chronic hepatitis B infection is the most common cause of liver cancer among Cambodians. Our objective was to describe Cambodian Americans' hepatitis B knowledge, testing, and vaccination levels." "A community-based telephone survey was conducted in Seattle. Our study sample included 111 individuals. Less than one half (46%) of our study group had received a hepatitis B blood test, and about one third (35%) had been vaccinated against hepatitis B. Only 43% knew that Cambodians are more likely to be infected with hepatitis B than whites," wrote V.M. Taylor and colleagues. The researchers concluded:...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2009-07-01)
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