Prevalence and risk factors for hepatitis C virus infection in Kech District, Balochistan, Pakistan: most infections remain unexplained. A cross-sectional study

2011 ◽  
Vol 140 (4) ◽  
pp. 716-723 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. AHMED ◽  
W. L. IRVING ◽  
M. ANWAR ◽  
P. MYLES ◽  
K. R. NEAL
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hepatitis C Virus Infection ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Hepatitis C Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Rural Town ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Independent Risk Factors

SUMMARYWe studied a cross-sectional sample of the population of Kech, a small rural town in Pakistan to determine the prevalence and risk factors for hepatitis C infection. The prevalence of hepatitis C was 110 out of 2000 persons (5·5%, 95% confidence interval 4·5–6·5). Higher rates were identified in males. Independent risk factors identified were age ⩾75 years, being a healthcare worker, and injecting drug use. There was a high prevalence of many potential routes of transmission of bloodborne viruses and most people reported at least one potential risk factor.

scholarly journals Investigation into the Prevalence of Cryptosporidium Infection in Calves among Small-Holder Dairy and Traditional Herds in Tanzania

2010 ◽  
Vol 2010 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emanuel S. Swai ◽  
Luuk Schoonman
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Level Information ◽  
Independent Risk Factors ◽  
House Floor ◽  
Small Holder ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine prevalence and risk factors of cryptosporidiosis in bovine from two contrasting production system in and around Tanga municipality between May 2003 and January 2004. The study populations comprised 117 calves aged ≤3 months, randomly selected from 44 smallholders dairy and traditional managed herds, respectively. Individual calf and herd-level information was collected using a structured questionnaire and feacal samples were screened forCryptosporidiumspp oocysts using the modified Ziehl-Neelsen method. Overall, 35% of the calves in the study were sheddingCryptosporidiumspp oocysts, with at least one positive calf detected in 54.5% of herds. Independent risk factors for cryptosporidiosis were: age ≥1 to ≤2 months and level of cleanness of calf house floor categorized as dirty (). Similarly an increases risk ofCryptosporidiumspp infection was found in calves from smallholder dairy units compared to traditional herds (). The finding highlights thatCryptosporidiumspp is prevalent among calves in the area under study. The high prevalence of cryptosporidiosis detected in this study suggests that it may have a significant impact on livestock industry and that the close interaction between cattle and human may play a role in zoonotic transmission to humans.

scholarly journals CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY OF PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF HEPATITIS B AND HEPATITIS C INFECTION IN A RURAL VILLAGE OF INDIA

2015 ◽  
Vol 52 (4) ◽  
pp. 321-324 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prasad BHATE ◽  
Naimish SARAF ◽  
Pathik PARIKH ◽  
Meghraj INGLE ◽  
Aniruddha PHADKE ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Hepatitis C Virus ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Blood Product Transfusion ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Hepatitis C Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hbsag Positivity

Background - Hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus are among the principal causes of severe liver disease. There is limited data of epidemiology of Hepatitis B in community, more so in rural population. Objective - To find the prevalence of hepatitis B and C infection in community and study the risk factors for their transmission. Methods - This was a community based cross sectional study. A total of 1833 randomly selected subjects from a rural area were interviewed for risk factors for transmission and tested for markers of hepatitis B and hepatitis C infection. All the positive card tests were confirmed by ELISA. Results - Out of 2400 subjects, rate for participation was 76.38%. None of the subjects was positive for anti hepatitis C virus antibody. Point prevalence for HBsAg positivity was 0.92. Being healthcare worker and having tattoo were significantly associated with HBsAg positive results. Nose and ear piercing was reported by almost. History of blood or blood product transfusion, I/V drug abuse, multiple sexual partners, unsafe Injections, hemodialysis and any h/o surgery was not associated with HBsAg positivity. Conclusion - Health care workers are at high risk for transmission of hepatitis B. Educating common people regarding mode of transmission of Hepatitis B and C will help to reduce their transmission.

scholarly journals Prevalence and risk factors of Hepatitis C virus infection in Brazil, 2005 through 2009: a cross-sectional study

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leila MMB Pereira ◽  
Celina MT Martelli ◽  
Regina C Moreira ◽  
Edgar Merchan-Hamman ◽  
Airton T Stein ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Hepatitis C Virus ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Virus Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hepatitis C Virus Infection ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Prevalence of hepatitis C infection and risk factors in hospitalized diabetic patients: results of a cross-sectional study

2008 ◽  
Vol 20 (9) ◽  
pp. 829-836 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean-François Cadranel ◽  
Vincent Di Martino ◽  
Guy Lambrey ◽  
Catherine Mourlhon ◽  
Bernard Nalet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Hepatitis C Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals A cross sectional study of the risk factors of hepatitis C infection in North Egypt

VirusDisease ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soad S. Mandoh ◽  
Kholoud Ayman ◽  
Ahmed Elbardakheny ◽  
Hala Raaft ◽  
Ahmed A. Ibrahim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Hepatitis C Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Prevalence and risk factors for hepatitis C virus in Beta thalassemic patients attending blood diseases center in Ibn- AL -Baladi Hospital, Baghdad

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-49
Author(s):  
Zena Hussain Ali
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Genetic Disorders ◽  
Antibody Test ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Hepatitis C Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Blood Diseases ◽  
Reduced Rate

Background: Thalassemias are a group of heterogeneous genetic disorders, in which the rate of production of hemoglobin is partially or completely suppressed due to reduced rate of synthesis of α or β- chain Objectives: to estimate the prevalence of Hepatitis C infection among B thalassemia patients attending Ibn-AL-Baladi center of blood diseases in AL-Sader city, in AL-Resafa Quarter of Baghdad and to determine the possible risk factors. Type of the study: Cross- sectional study. Methods: A cross sectional study conducted on B Thalassemia patients attending the blood diseases center in Ibn-AL-Baladi hospital during the period from 1st  of July till the 31st  of December 2015.           Results:   All of 400 eligible patients, who were recruited to be included in this study, were accepted to participate in the study giving an overall response rate 100%. The prevalence rate of Hepatitis C according to anti HCV antibody test among the study group was 26%. Conclusions: we conclude that about quarter of Iraqi thalassemic patients visiting the thalassemia center in Ibn-AL-Baladi hospital have HCV infection

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