Changing Epidemiology of Hepatitis A and Hepatitis E Viruses in China, 1990–2014
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We compared the epidemiology of hepatitis A and hepatitis E cases in China from 1990-2014 to better inform policy and prevention efforts. The incidence of hepatitis A cases declined dramatically, while hepatitis E incidence increased. During 2004-2014, hepatitis E mortality rates surpassed those of hepatitis A.
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دوره 23 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2017