Case-control study to evaluate risk factors for acute hepatitis B virus infection in Egypt
(East. Mediterr. health j).
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ABSTRACT
Hepatitis B virus [HBV] infection is a significant health problem in Egypt. To better define risk factors associated with HBV transmission, we conducted a case-control study among patients admitted with acute hepatitis to an infectious disease hospital in Cairo. A total of 60 cases and 120 controls were interviewed about various exposures within 6 months prior to admission. Univariate analysis revealed HBV case-patients were more likely to report providing injections to relatives or friends, injecting drug use, exposure to a household contact with hepatitis, exposure to invasive medical procedures and being in the military. Efforts should be made to implement strict infection control standards in Egypt
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Assunto principal:
Estudos de Casos e Controles
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Fatores de Risco
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Hepatite B
Idioma:
En
Revista:
East. Mediterr. health j
Ano de publicação:
2010