Hepatitis C virus infection among paediatric patients attending University of Assiut Hospital, Egypt
(East. Mediterr. health j).
em Inglês
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| ID: who-117875
Biblioteca responsável:
CH1.1
ABSTRACT
Few studies have evaluated the epidemiology and risk factors of hepatitis C virus [HCV] infection in children in Egypt. This study of 465 children attending Assiut University Hospital measured the rates of anti-HCV positivity by 3rd-generation ELISA test and of HCV-RNA positivity by PCR, with analysis of some relevant risk factors. The rate of HCV-RNA positivity among ELISA-positive cases [n = 121] was 72.2% overall 100% in the subgroup with hepatitis, 70.8% in those with a history of multiple transfusions and 58.3% in those without hepatitis or multiple transfusions. History of blood transfusions, frequent injections, hospitalization or surgical procedures were significant risk factors for anti-HCV positivity by ELISA
Texto completo:
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Coleções:
Bases de dados de organismos internacionais
Contexto em Saúde:
ODS3 - Saúde e Bem-Estar
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ODS3 - Meta 3.3 Acabar com as doenças tropicais negligenciadas e combater as doenças transmissíveis
Problema de saúde:
Meta 3.3: Acabar com as doenças tropicais negligenciadas e combater as doenças transmissíveis
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Hepatite
Base de dados:
WHO IRIS
Assunto principal:
Transfusão de Sangue
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Ensaio de Imunoadsorção Enzimática
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Inquéritos e Questionários
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Fatores de Risco
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Controle de Infecções
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Hepatite C
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Hepacivirus
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Hospitais Universitários
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
East. Mediterr. health j
Ano de publicação:
2010