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Epidemiology of hepatitis B virus infection among recyclable waste collectors i...
Marinho,Tamíris Augusto; Lopes,Carmen Luci Rodrigues; Teles,Sheila Araújo; Matos,Marcos André de; Matos,Márcia Alves Dias de; Kozlowski,Aline GarciaIntroduction: The collection of recyclable waste materials is a widespread activity among the urban poor. Today, this occupation attracts an increasingly large number of individuals. Despite its economic and environmental importance, this activity is associated with unsafe and unhealthy working conditions. The aim of this study was to investigate the seroepidemiological profile of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infect...
Epidemiology of the viral hepatitis B and C in female prisoners of Metropolitan...
Barros,Láiza Alencar Santos; Pessoni,Grécia Carolina; Teles,Sheila Araújo; Souza,Sandra Maria Brunini de; Matos,Marcos André deINTRODUCTION: Little information regarding hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections among Brazilian female prisoners exists. This study investigated the prevalence and risk factors associated with HBV and HCV infections and identified viral genotypes among female prisoners in Goiás, Central Brazil. METHODS: Women incarcerated in the largest prison in the State of Goiás were invited to part...