Annals of Epidemiology
Volume 19, Issue 9 , Pages 647-650, September 2009

Heterogeneity in Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Seroprevalence Estimates from U.S. Adult Incarcerated Populations

  • Amy J. Harzke, DrPH

      Affiliations

    • Division of Epidemiology and Outcomes in Correctional Managed Care, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and requests for reprints to: Dr. Amy Jo Harzke, Correctional Managed Care, University of Texas Medical Branch, 301 University Blvd., Mail Route 1008, Galveston, TX 77555.
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  • Karen J. Goodman, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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  • Patricia D. Mullen, DrPH

      Affiliations

    • Division of Behavioral Sciences and Health Promotion, School of Public Health, The University of Texas, Houston
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  • Jacques Baillargeon, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Epidemiology and Outcomes in Correctional Managed Care, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston

Received 26 March 2009; accepted 1 April 2009. published online 14 July 2009.

key Words: Hepatitis, Incarceration, Prison, Prisoners, Meta-Analysis

Selected Abbreviations and Acronyms: HBV, hepatitis B virus, HBsAg, HBV surface antigen, anti-HBc, HBV core antibody

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PII: S1047-2797(09)00115-X

doi:10.1016/j.annepidem.2009.04.001

Annals of Epidemiology
Volume 19, Issue 9 , Pages 647-650, September 2009

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