Case-control study to evaluate risk factors for acute hepatitis B virus infection in Egypt
(East. Mediterr. health j).
in English
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ABSTRACT
Hepatitis B virus [HBV] infection is a significant health problem in Egypt. To better define risk factors associated with HBV transmission, we conducted a case-control study among patients admitted with acute hepatitis to an infectious disease hospital in Cairo. A total of 60 cases and 120 controls were interviewed about various exposures within 6 months prior to admission. Univariate analysis revealed HBV case-patients were more likely to report providing injections to relatives or friends, injecting drug use, exposure to a household contact with hepatitis, exposure to invasive medical procedures and being in the military. Efforts should be made to implement strict infection control standards in Egypt
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Collection:
Databases of international organizations
Health context:
Sustainable Health Agenda for the Americas
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SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
Health problem:
Goal 10: Communicable diseases
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Target 3.3: End transmission of communicable diseases
Database:
WHO IRIS
Main subject:
Case-Control Studies
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Risk Factors
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Hepatitis B
Language:
English
Journal:
East. Mediterr. health j
Year:
2010