Hepatotropic viruses in the Brazilian Amazon: a health threat: [review]
Braz. j. infect. dis
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12(3): 253-256, June 2008.
Article
Dans Anglais
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ABSTRACT
Viral Hepatitis B, C and D are a serious public health problem in Brazil and other South American countries, mainly in the Amazonian region. Despite the paucity of clinical and epidemiological studies, a high prevalence of Hepatitis viruses has often been described in this area. Genotype F of Hepatitis B and Genotype III of Hepatitis D have been found to be quite prevalent in this area and preliminary studies have implicated both genotypes in carcinogenesis and peculiar pathogenic liver mechanisms. Initial epidemiological studies have further demonstrated a high prevalence of Hepatitis C in the western Brazilian Amazon. The geographic, cultural, ethnic and environmental aspects of this region may favor hepatotropic virus dissemination, as well as rendering difficult the implementation of governmental programs in the treatment of patients and prevention of disease dissemination.
Texte intégral:
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Indice:
LILAS (Amériques)
Sujet Principal:
Hépatite D
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Hépatite C
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Hépatite B
Type d'étude:
Étude de prévalence
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Facteurs de risque
Limites du sujet:
Humains
Pays comme sujet:
Amérique du Sud
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Brésil
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Braz. j. infect. dis
Thème du journal:
Maladies transmissibles
Année:
2008
Type:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Brésil
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France
Institution/Pays d'affiliation:
Federal University of Bahia/BR
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INSERM/FR
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University of Feira de Santana/BR
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