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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Indice:
Méditerranée orientale
Sujet Principal:
Transfusion sanguine
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Test ELISA
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Enquêtes et questionnaires
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Facteurs de risque
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Prévention des infections
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Hépatite C
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Hepacivirus
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Hôpitaux universitaires
Type d'étude:
Essai clinique contrôlé
Limites du sujet:
Adolescent
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Enfant
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Enfant d'âge préscolaire
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Femelle
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Humains
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Bébé
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Mâle
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
East Mediterr Health J.
Année:
2010
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