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Assessment of anti-HBs level in serum of future healthcare workers in terms of hepatitis B infection prevention

Laura Zawiła
1
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Małgorzata M. Kozioł
2

  1. Students Scientific Association at the Chair and Department of Medical Microbiology, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
  2. Chair and Department of Medical Microbiology, Medical University of Lublin, Poland
Family Medicine & Primary Care Review 2024; 26(2): 246–250
Online publish date: 2024/06/17
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