HBV and HCV Infection in Children and Adolescents

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Journal Vaccines (Basel)

Date 2023 Feb 28

PMID 36851208

Authors

Maria Pokorska-Spiewak

Magdalena Marczynska

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Abstract

Hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) infections are the major causes of chronic liver disease and are associated with significant morbidity and mortality [...].

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