Hepatitis E Virus among Persons Who Inject Drugs, San Diego, California, USA, 2009–2010
Hepatitis E Virus among Persons Who Inject Drugs, San Diego, California, USA, 2009–2010
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United States: U.S. National Center for Infectious Diseases
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United States: U.S. National Center for Infectious Diseases
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Data about prevalence of hepatitis E virus infection in persons who inject drugs are limited. Among 18-40-year-old persons who inject drugs in California, USA, prevalence of antibodies against hepatitis E virus was 2.7%. This prevalence was associated with age but not with homelessness, incarceration, or high-risk sexual behavior.
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Hepatitis E Virus among Persons Who Inject Drugs, San Diego, California, USA, 2009–2010
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_b954207f6fd046d88e6538eb124727d7
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_b954207f6fd046d88e6538eb124727d7
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1080-6040
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1080-6059
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10.3201/eid1910.130630
