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A Higher Incidence of Isolated Biliary Atresia in Rural Areas: Results From an Epidemiological Study in The Netherlands

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Dutch epidemiological study of 311 biliary atresia patients reveals isolated BA occurs 68% more frequently in rural versus urban areas, suggesting environmental pathogen exposure may influence disease development. Geographic clustering and weak correlations with confirmed infections support a multifactorial etiology involving environmental triggers in genetically susceptible infants.

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Biliary Atresia Pediatric Hepatology Epidemiology Environmental Factors Rural Health Congenital Liver Disease

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#BiliaryAtresia #PediatricHepatology #Epidemiology #RuralHealth

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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. A Higher Incidence of Isolated Biliary Atresia in Rural Areas: Results From an Epidemiological Study in The Netherlands. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2021-04-08. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/3915

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