Hepatitis B Screening and Immunity Gaps in Cambodia: Should Vaccination Be Mandated for Healthcare Workers and Health Sciences Students?
By: Virak Sorn, Ian L. Rouse and Daravuthy On
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/aogh.5207 | Journal eISSN: 2214-9996
Language: English
Page range: 42 - 42
Submitted on: Feb 4, 2026
Accepted on: Apr 26, 2026
Published on: May 11, 2026
Published by: Ubiquity Press
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year
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