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Hepatitis B Infection in Pakistan by Nicholas Delali is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document summarizes information about hepatitis B infection in Pakistan. It discusses that hepatitis B is a viral infection that attacks the liver and can cause both acute and chronic disease. It is estimated that 4 million people in Pakistan, or 2.5% of the population, have chronic hepatitis B. Risk factors for hepatitis B infection in Pakistan include therapeutic injections and lack of sterilization. The document outlines prevention methods such as immunization, screening of blood, and safe healthcar
- Author
- Nicholas Delali
- Language
- EN