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Serologic diagnosis of viral hepatitis
1Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC.
Gastroenterology Clinics of North America
|September 1, 1994
Abstract:
The diagnosis of viral hepatitis is complex, particularly when the five leading causative agents belong to different virus families and evoke distinct immunologic response. This article connects known serologic markers to new methods and guides the ordering and interpretation of contemporary laboratory tests.
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