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World J Hepatol. Nov 27, 2014; 6(11): 783-792
Published online Nov 27, 2014. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v6.i11.783
Published online Nov 27, 2014. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v6.i11.783
Figure 3 Fungus-infested malt, a product of cereal used in the fermentation of local alcohol beverage “burukutu”.
Cereals are widely consumed in West Africa and are a source of aflatoxin, which has been shown to potentiate the hepato-carcinogenicity of hepatitis B virus (Picture by Pantong Mark at Jos, Nigeria).
- Citation: Ladep NG, Lesi OA, Mark P, Lemoine M, Onyekwere C, Afihene M, Crossey MM, Taylor-Robinson SD. Problem of hepatocellular carcinoma in West Africa. World J Hepatol 2014; 6(11): 783-792
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5182/full/v6/i11/783.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4254/wjh.v6.i11.783