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Editorial
. 2024 Jan 29;39(4):e59.
doi: 10.3346/jkms.2024.39.e59.

Is the Prevalence of Chronic Hepatitis B Really Increasing in Korea?

Byoung Kuk Jang  1
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Editorial

Is the Prevalence of Chronic Hepatitis B Really Increasing in Korea?

Byoung Kuk Jang. J Korean Med Sci. .
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The author has no potential conflicts of interest to disclose.

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