ArticleVirology journal2011
Molecular epidemiology of hcv among health care workers of khyber pakhtunkhwa.
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- Trend of transfusion transmitted infections frequency in blood donors: provide a road map for its prevention and control.Journal of translational medicine · 2012Article
- Determination of HCV genotypes and viral loads in chronic HCV infected patients of Hazara Pakistan.Virology journal · 2011Article
- Rising burden of Hepatitis C Virus in hemodialysis patients.Virology journal · 2011Article
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Abstract
backgroundStudies of the molecular epidemiology and risk factors for hepatitis C virus (HCV) in health care workers (HCWs) of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region are scarce. Lack of awareness about the transmission of HCV and regular blood screening is contributing a great deal towards the spread of hepatitis C. This study is an attempt to investigate the prevalence of HCV and its possible association with both occupational and non-occupational risk factors among the HCWs of Peshawar.
resultsBlood samples of 824 HCWs, aged between 20-59 years were analysed for anti-HCV antibodies, HCV RNA and HCV genotypes by Immunochromatographic tests and PCR. All relevant information was obtained from the HCWs with the help of a questionnaire. The study revealed that 4.13% of the HCWs were positive for HCV antibodies, while HCV RNA was detected in 2.79% of the individuals. The most predominant HCV genotype was 3a and 2a.
conclusionA program for education about occupational risk factors and regular blood screening must be implemented in all healthcare setups of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in order to help reduce the burden of HCV infection.
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