ABSTRACT
The purpose of the study was to evaluate predisposing risk factors for the development of Hepatitis C in cirrhotic patients who tested positive for Hepatitis C. Twenty three cirrhotic patients who tested positive for hepatitis C were included in the study. All were questions about possible risk factors resulting in infection with Hepatitis C. 4 patients [17.3%] gave a history of previous blood transfusion, 5 [20.8%] had a previous history of jaundice, 5 [20.8%] had a history of needle stick injury in the past. No patient gave a history of surgery and no history of contact with a jaundiced patient was available. 1 patients [4.35%] who also gave history previous blood transfusion, gave a history of contact with multiple partners. In 9 cases [39.1%] no cause could be established. This shows that in a significant number of cases the mode of transmission of Hepatitis C still remains a grey area