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World J Gastroenterol. May 28, 2008; 14(20): 3201-3206
Published online May 28, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.3201
Table 1 HBV infection transmission risk factors
Risk factors (n = 176)n (%)
Blood transfusion47 (26.7)
Surgery117 (66.5)
Dialysis0
Endovenous drug use8 (4.5)
Tatoo4 (2.3)
Acupuntura7 (4.0)
“Piercings”1 (0.6)
SPL3 (1.7)
Digestive endoscopes175 (99.4)