Hepatitis C Seroprevalence and Associated Risk Factors, Anyang, China

Emerging Infectious Diseases

关键词: HCV;    hepatitis;    infection;    risk factor;    esophageal balloon examination;    viruses;   

DOI  :  10.3201/eid1511.090263

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Hepatitis C virus screening was conducted among 8,226 residents 25–65 years of age in 4 counties of China; virus prevalence was 0.9%. A subsequent case–control study indicated blood transfusion (odds ratio [OR] 4.55), esophageal balloon examination (OR 3.78), and intravenous injection (OR 5.83) were associated with infection.

【 授权许可】

Unknown