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Autor/inn/en | Woodruff, Bradley A.; Vazquez, Elizabeth |
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Titel | Prevalence of Hepatitis Virus Infections in an Institution for Persons with Developmental Disabilities. |
Quelle | In: American Journal on Mental Retardation, 107 (2002) 4, S.278-92 |
Sprache | englisch |
Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
ISSN | 0895-8017 |
Schlagwörter | Adults; Children; Chronic Illness; Communicable Diseases; Developmental Disabilities; Disease Control; Incidence; Mental Retardation; Predictor Variables; Residential Institutions; Viruses |
Abstract | A study involving 1,235 residents of Sonoma Developmental Center found 3 residents had hepatitis C virus infections, and 633 had past or current hepatitis B virus infections. The prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection rose rapidly with longer residence in institutions. Hepatitis A virus infection had occurred in 494 residents. (Contains references.) (Author/CR) |
Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |