Should we routinely check for hepatitis B and C in patients with lichen planus or cutaneous vasculitis?
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 1999; 5 (1): 71-78
in English
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ABSTRACT
The study aimed to determine the prevalence of HBs-Ag and anti-HCV antibodies in a group of 43 patients with lichen planus and 19 patients with cutaneous vasculitis versus 30 controls. The results showed that 12 [27.9%] patients with lichen planus were positive for HBs-Ag, 9 [20.9%] were positive for anti-HCV antibodies and 3 [7%] were positive for both. In cutaneous vasculitis patients, 3 [15.8%] were HBs-Ag-positive, 7 [36.8%] were anti-HCV-positive and 3 [15.8%] were positive for both. In the control group, 8 [26.7%] were HBs-Ag positive, 3 [10%] were anti-HCV-positive and 1 [3.3%] was positive for both. These values were not statistically significant
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Case-Control Studies
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Comorbidity
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Seroepidemiologic Studies
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Mass Screening
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Hepatitis C
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Vasculitis, Leukocytoclastic, Cutaneous
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Patient Selection
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Hepatitis C Antibodies
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Hepatitis B Surface Antigens
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Hospitals, University
Type of study:
Screening study
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
East Mediterr Health J.
Year:
1999
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