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The presence of HBV markers was determined in 149 serum samples obtained from diabetic patients and was compared with a normal population. Diabetics have the same incidence of HBsAg but significantly higher anti-HBc antibodies. These differences were seen in the group of diabetics on oral hypoglycemic therapy. These results cannot yet be explained.
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Savagnone, E., Caruso, V., Mondello, P. et al. Hepatitis B virus in diabetic patients. Acta diabet. lat 17, 207–211 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02581320
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