Abstract
The epidemiological pattern of acute type B hepatitis has been investigated in 1,107 consecutive patients during an 11-year prospective study conducted in Padua (Northern Italy) between 1978 and 1988. Remarkable changes were observed: 1) the attack rate of the disease increased significantly (p5 inhabitants) and 1982 (29/105 inhabitants), particularly in male subjects and in the 15-19-year age group. The proportion of drug addicts also increased from 8.8 to 42% (p5 inhabitants). The proportion of drug addicts decreased significantly (p
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 364-368 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Infection |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Nov 1989 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Microbiology (medical)
- Immunology