Hepatitis C virus infection among paediatric patients attending University of Assiut Hospital, Egypt
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2010; 16 (4): 356-361
in English
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| ID: emr-158427
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
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Blood Transfusion
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Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Risk Factors
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Infection Control
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Hepatitis C
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Hepacivirus
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Hospitals, University
Type of study:
Controlled clinical trial
Limits:
Adolescent
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
East Mediterr Health J.
Year:
2010
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