Background To provide a clear picture of the current hepatitis B situation, the authors
performed a systematic review to estimate the age-and region-specific prevalence of chronic …

During the past three decades, a gradual shift in the age of infection with hepatitis A virus
(HAV) from early childhood to adulthood has been observed. There is a general lack of …

Background The risk of viral hepatitis among healthcare students (HCSs) is greater than that
among the general population. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate the …

Medical students are exposed to blood and body fluids. This study was conducted to
estimate the prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection amongst medical students of the …

This study was performed to determine the incidence and seroprevalence of hepatitis A virus
(HAV) infections in young soldiers in the Republic of Korea Army. From January 2000 …

IRMAK Z., EKINCI B. & AKGUL AF (2010) Hepatitis B and C seropositivity among nursing
students at a Turkish university. International Nursing Review57, 365–369 Background: Viral …

Background: Health science students are at an increased risk of hepatitis A virus (HAV)
infection even under accidental infection. The aims of this study were to assess the …

Purpose: The prevalence of hepatitis A virus (HAV) in a certain community reflects that
community's living standards and hygienic conditions. And the pattern of HAV infection …

This study aimed to investigate the awareness and practices of military medical students
concerning occupational health and safety. In this cross-sectional study, a questionnaire …

Background: Students of medicine are prone to contact with various infectious agents such
as hepatitis A virus (HAV). Infection with HAV may lead to morbidity and in rare cases …