Hepatitis B and C seroprevalence in the Lebanese population
(East. Mediterr. health j).
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ABSTRACT
We aimed to evaluate exposure to hepatitis B and C viruses [HBV and HBC] and candidate risk factors among the Lebanese population. All individuals presenting to all laboratory units in the country over a 2-week period were asked for a 5-mL whole blood sample and answered a questionnaire addressing risk factors. For individuals under 15 years of age the mother was interviewed. In all, 2893 blood samples were examined. Refusal rate was 2.9%. Exposure to HBV antigen was 18.9%; 1.9% were carriers and acute hepatitis B point prevalence was 0.1%. Exposure to HCV antigen was 0.7%. Exposure to both HBc and HCV antibodies was 0.2%. HBc prevalence increased with age and was higher among men. Significant risk factors included blood transfusion, haemodialysis and gastrointestinal endoscopy
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Assunto principal:
Transfusão de Sangue
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Modelos Logísticos
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Estudos Soroepidemiológicos
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Características de Residência
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Vigilância da População
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Estudos Transversais
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Inquéritos e Questionários
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Fatores de Risco
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Diálise Renal
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Hepatite C
Idioma:
En
Revista:
East. Mediterr. health j
Ano de publicação:
2002