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Occult hepatitis B virus infection among hepatitis B surface antigen negative vaccinated healthcare workers in East Gojjam zone hospitals.
Adane Adugna, Desalegn Abebaw, Tabarak Malik, Mohammed Jemal
Published: 202610.1038/s41598-025-34788-5
Abstract
Occult hepatitis B infection (OBI) is defined as the presence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA in the serum of individuals who test negative for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg). OBI poses a significant public health challenge, especially in hyperen…
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