Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 37, Issue 5 , Pages 410-413 , November 2005

Seroprevalence of hepatitis B and C in juvenile detention entrants, Oregon, 1994–1996

  • Ann R. Thomas, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Dr. Ann R. Thomas, Office of Disease Prevention and Epidemiology, Oregon Department of Human Services, 800 NE Oregon Street, Suite 772, Portland, OR 97232.
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  • William E. Keene, Ph.D.
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  • Paul R. Cieslak, M.D.

Received 10 September 2004 ,Accepted 12 November 2004.

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PII: S1054-139X(04)00441-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2004.11.129

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 37, Issue 5 , Pages 410-413 , November 2005

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