Occult hepatitis B virus infection among hepatitis C virus seropositive and seronegative blood donors in Alexandria, Egypt
Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association [The]. 2013; 88 (1-2): 8-13
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ABSTRACT
Background and aims:
Occult hepatitis B virus infection [OBI, serum hepatitis B surface antigen negative but hepatitis B virus DNA positive] is an emerging problem in the safety of blood transfusion. The introduction of hepatitis B surface antigen in the screening panel for blood bank donors has substantially reduced, but not entirely eliminated, the risk of hepatitis B virus infection. It has been suggested that infection with hepatitis C virus may inhibit hepatitis B virus replication. Therefore, this study aimed at estimating the prevalence and risk factors for OBI among blood donors and determining its relationship with hepatitis C virus infection
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IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
Assunto principal:
Doadores de Sangue
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Prevalência
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Inquéritos e Questionários
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Fatores de Risco
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Hepacivirus
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de prevalência
Limite:
Idoso
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
J. Egypt. Public Health Assoc.
Ano de publicação:
2013
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