Hepatitis C virus infection among paediatric patients attending University of Assiut Hospital, Egypt
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2010; 16 (4): 356-361
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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 (Mediterraneo Oriental)
Asunto principal:
Transfusión Sanguínea
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Ensayo de Inmunoadsorción Enzimática
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Encuestas y Cuestionarios
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Factores de Riesgo
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Control de Infecciones
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Hepatitis C
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Hepacivirus
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Hospitales Universitarios
Tipo de estudio:
Ensayo Clínico Controlado
Límite:
Adolescente
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Niño
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Child, preschool
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Lactante
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
East Mediterr Health J.
Año:
2010
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