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EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2013; 19 (7): 589-599
in English | IMEMR | ID: emr-159021

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A high prevalence of hepatitis B [HBV] and C virus [HCV] infections has been reported among specific patient groups in Libya; a survey was thus designed to determine the extent of the problem at the national level. A multi-stage sampling design covering all administrative areas of Libya was applied, covering > 65 000 individuals of all age groups. All subjects gave a blood sample and completed a questionnaire on demographic and risk behaviour data. The prevalence of HBV surface antigen [HBsAg] and anti-HCV were 2.2% and 1.3% respectively. The prevalence of anti-HCV increased with age, rising gradually after age 30 years, in contrast to a stable prevalence of HBsAg in all age groups 10+ years. Age-adjusted risk factors for HCV infection were previous hospitalization, surgical operations, previous blood transfusions and intravenous drug use; for HBV infection only family exposure or contact with HBV case were identified


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Humans , Male , Female , Hepatitis C/epidemiology , Prevalence , Risk Factors , Seroepidemiologic Studies , Surveys and Questionnaires , Hepatitis B Surface Antigens , Hepatitis C Antibodies , Hepatitis B virus , Hepacivirus
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