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To examine whether infections may contribute to the cause of PBC, we have analyzed for space\u2013time clustering using population-based data from northeast England over a defined period (1987\u20132003). Space\u2013time clustering is observed when excess cases of a disease are found within limited geographical areas at limited periods of time. If present, it is suggestive of the involvement of one or more environmental components in the cause of a disease and is especially supportive of infections. A second-order procedure based on<\/jats:bold>\n                                 <jats:bold>\n                                    K\n                                 <\/jats:bold>\n                                 <jats:bold>-functions was used to test for global space\u2013time clustering using residential addresses at the time of diagnosis. The Knox method determined the spatiotemporal range over which global clustering was strongest.<\/jats:bold>\n                                 <jats:bold>\n                                    K\n                                 <\/jats:bold>\n                                 <jats:bold>-function tests were repeated using nearest neighbor thresholds to adjust for variations in population density. Individual space\u2013time clusters were identified using Kulldorff's scan statistic. Analysis of 1015 cases showed highly statistically significant space\u2013time clustering (<\/jats:bold>\n                                 <jats:bold>\n                                    P\n                                 <\/jats:bold>\n                                 <jats:bold>&lt; 0.001). Clustering was most marked for cases diagnosed within 1\u20134 months of one another. A number of specific space\u2013time clusters were identified. In conclusion, these novel results suggest that transient environmental agents may play a role in the cause of PBC. (Hepatology 2009.)<\/jats:bold>\n                              <\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1002\/hep.23139","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2009,6,24]],"date-time":"2009-06-24T15:22:06Z","timestamp":1245856926000},"page":"1169-1174","update-policy":"http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.1097\/lww.0000000000001000","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":57,"title":["Are Transient Environmental Agents Involved in the Cause of Primary Biliary Cirrhosis? Evidence from Space\u2013Time Clustering Analysis\u2020"],"prefix":"10.1097","volume":"50","author":[{"given":"Richard J. Q.","family":"McNally","sequence":"first","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Samantha","family":"Ducker","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Oliver F. 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