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We studied the prevalence of liver disease and the carrier state for hepatitis B (HBV), delta virus (HDV) and HIV-1 infection in two Valencian penitentiaries, one for males and the other for females. Serological results were correlated with history of intravenous drug addiction, alcohol abuse, homosexuality or prostitution (high-risk groups), and duration and number of internments. A high prevalence of increased transaminase levels (52.2%) and serological markers for HBV infection (66.5%) was observed amongst the inmates, figures being higher amongst high-risk individuals and inmates confined for more than 6 months. No signs of HDV or HIV-1 infection were found amongst the prison staff. Anti-HIV-1 positivity was observed most frequently amongst individuals combining both drug abuse and homosexuality/and prostitution.
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del Olmo, J.A., Llovet, F., Rodrigo, J.M. et al. Prevalence of liver disease and infection by hepatitis B, Delta virus, and human immunodeficiency virus in two Spanish penitentiaries. Med Microbiol Immunol 179, 43–48 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00190149
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