Abstract
Serological markers for evidence of past exposure to hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) were investigated in a cohort of refugees from Mozambique. Serological markers for past exposure to HBV were detected in 56% of the population and, in addition, 13.2% carried the HBV surface antigen. Anti-HCV antibodies could be confirmed in 3.2% of the population and occurred mostly in the older individuals. Only one anti-HCV antibody positive individual was positive for HBsAg. Immunity to rubellavirus had reached 85% by 11 years of age.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 113-115 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | East African Medical Journal |
| Volume | 72 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - Feb 1995 |
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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