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Opportunistic screening using point-of-care testing leads to successful linkage to care of HBV-infected migrant populations in a low endemic country

Background and aims: In low endemic countries, screening for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) in migrants is cost-effective in reducing the disease burden of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections, but linkage to care (LTC) remains a challenge. This study aims to guide future screening initiatives, w...

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Main Authors:	Erwin Ho (Author), Axelle Vanderlinden (Author), Liesbeth Govaerts (Author), Bo De Fooz (Author), Pierre Van Damme (Author), Peter Michielsen (Author), Thomas Vanwolleghem (Author)
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Published:	Elsevier, 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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