Endemic transmission of hepatitis C
JCPSP-Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. 1995; 5 (1): 12-13
in English
| IMEMR
| ID: emr-95770
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
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Occupational Exposure
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Hepacivirus
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Disease Transmission, Infectious
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Liver Cirrhosis
Language:
English
Journal:
J. Coll. Physicians Surg. Pak.
Year:
1995
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