2015, Number 2
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Ann Hepatol 2015; 14 (2)
Hepatology highlights
Barranco-Fragoso B, Méndez-Sánchez N
Language: English
References: 7
Page: 148-149
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Schaeffer S, et al.
Reasons for HCV non-treatment in
underserved African Americans:
implications for treatment with new therapeutics
Schaeffer S, et al. Hepatitis C is a major public
health and economic concern in the United
States. It has been also suggested that the true
prevalence between Americans in particular African
Americans, is higher compared with other ethnic/
racial groups.
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