Endemic transmission of hepatitis C

ABSTRACT

The mode of transmission in hepatitis C related chronic liver disease and liver cirrhosis was studied in 144 patients. A careful history [hx] of blood transfusion [BT], needle stick from non-disposable needle [NS], surgery [S], and close contact with hepatitis C [contact] patient was taken in all cases. Thirty five patients had hx. of BT, 72 had NS, none had S, and 5 had hx, of contact. Thirty seven [25.69%] did not have any hx- of apparent reason of transmission of Hepatitis C known as community based or endemic cases