Hepatitis B and C seroprevalence in the Lebanese population.
East Mediterr Health J
; 8(1): 150-6, 2002 Jan.
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| ID: mdl-15330570
ABSTRACT
We aimed to evaluate exposure to hepatitis B and C viruses (HBV and HBC) and candidate risk factors among the Lebanese population. All individuals presenting to all laboratory units in the country over a 2-week period were asked for a 5-mL whole blood sample and answered a questionnaire addressing risk factors. For individuals under 15 years of age the mother was interviewed. In all, 2893 blood samples were examined. Refusal rate was 2.9%. Exposure to HBV antigen was 18.9%; 1.9% were carriers and acute hepatitis B point prevalence was 0.1%. Exposure to HCV antigen was 0.7%. Exposure to both HBc and HCV antibodies was 0.2%. HBc prevalence increased with age and was higher among men. Significant risk factors included blood transfusion, haemodialysis and gastrointestinal endoscopy.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Hepatite C
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Hepatite B
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
East Mediterr Health J
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA
Ano de publicação:
2002
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Líbano