Multiple viral hepatitis in injection drug users and associated risk factors

Abstract

BACKGROUND: While infections due to hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) have been well-studied in injection drug users (IDUs), hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection and coinfection with multiple hepatitis viruses have received less attention. METHODS: Hepatitis serology as well as sociodemographic and drug-related parameters were explored in patients (n = 1512) admitted for opiate detoxification.

Authors

Reimer J; Lorenzen J; Baetz B; Fischer B; Rehm J; Haasen C; Backmund M

Journal

Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Vol. 22, No. 1, pp. 80–85

Publisher

Wiley

Publication Date

1 2007

DOI

10.1111/j.1440-1746.2006.04358.x

ISSN

0815-9319

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Brian Baetz

Director, Faculty of Engineering

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