| Autor: |
Medhi, Mithu, Sonowal, Aparna, Sonowal, Pranjal, Neog, Bhaskar Jyoti, Phukan, Chimanjita |
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Journal of Family Medicine & Primary Care; May2024, Vol. 13 Issue 5, p2060-2065, 6p |
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Introduction: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is the most common chronic blood‑borne disease and is more commonly associated with chronic active hepatitis leading to cirrhosis, hepato-cellular carcinoma and end-stage liver disease. Methodology: 160 consecutive screening positive (Enzyme linked immuno sorbent assay positive) Hepatitis C samples were tested by HCV RNA Real Time-PCR for confirmation. Result: Prevalence of confirmed hepatitis C among screening positive patient in the present study was found to be 24.4%. Vaccinated individual with Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B had significant association with PCR positivity in screening positive Hepatitis C patient (p< 0.05). IV drug users and patient having multiple sex partners have significant association with PCR positivity among screening positive Hepatitis C patients (p< 0.05). Conclusion: Due to the lack of an effective vaccine and the increased risk of serious complications, it is important to focus on prevention and early detection of HCV. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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