Association between hepatitis A seropositivity and bone mineral density in adolescents and adults: a cross-sectional study using NHANES data

CONCLUSIONS: This study confirmed that both adolescent and adult individuals seropositive for Hepatitis A antibodies had reduced BMD among both adolescents and adults, especially in the adult group. This finding suggests a possible link between Hepatitis A infection and risk of osteoporosis.PMID:38655984 | DOI:10.1590/1516-3180.2023.0266.R1.08022024
Source: Sao Paulo Medical Journal - Category: General Medicine Authors: Source Type: research