Prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection among recyclable waste collectors in Central-West Brazil
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
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108(4): 519-522, jun. 2013. tab
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Dans Anglais
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ABSTRACT
The prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in a population of recyclable waste collectors (n = 431) was assessed using a cross-sectional survey in all 15 cooperatives in the city of Goiânia, Central-West Brazil. The HCV prevalence was 1.6% (95% confidence interval 0.6-3.6) and a history of sexually transmitted infections was independently associated with this infection. HCV RNA (corresponding to genotype 1; subtypes 1a and 1b) was detected in five/seven anti-HCV-positive samples. Although the study population reported a high rate (47.3%) of sharps and needle accidents, HCV infection was not more frequent in recyclable waste collectors than in the general Brazilian population. .
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Sujet Principal:
Exposition professionnelle
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Hépatite C
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Hepacivirus
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Anticorps de l'hépatite C
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Recyclage
Type d'étude:
Etude diagnostique
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Etude d'étiologie
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Étude observationnelle
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Étude de prévalence
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Facteurs de risque
Limites du sujet:
Adulte
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Femelle
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Humains
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Mâle
Pays comme sujet:
Amérique du Sud
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Brésil
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
Thème du journal:
Médecine tropicale
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Parasitologie
Année:
2013
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Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Brésil
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