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International Journal of Epidemiology 2001;30:885-886
© International Epidemiological Association 2001

Infectious Disease

Commentary: Human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis in Bangladesh: widespread or targeted prevention strategies?

S Hawkes

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   Introduction
 
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and the hepatitis viruses contribute greatly to the burden of disease in low-income populations and countries and are justifiably considered to be among the most serious of public health problems. Despite this, many countries are faced with inadequate data on which to plan appropriate and effective public health strategies. A paper published in this month's International Journal of Epidemiology1 provides important information on these infections in Bangladesh, and highlights the importance of understanding their epidemiology in so-called ‘risk groups’ and the ‘general’ population.

Gibney and colleagues undertook a cross-sectional seroprevalence survey of HIV, hepatitis B, C and D among a . . . [Full Text of this Article]


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