12 May 2008
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ISSN 1449-1907
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Int J Med Sci 2006; 3:41-46 ©Ivyspring International Publisher Review Epidemiology of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Infection Division of Gastroenterology, University of California, Irvine, CA 92868, USA Hepatitis C virus remains a large health care burden to the world. Incidence rates across the world fluctuate and are difficult to calculate given the asymptomatic, often latent nature of the disease prior to clinical presentation. Prevalence rates across the world have changed as well with more countries aware of transfusion-related hepatitis C and more and more evidence supporting intravenous drug use as the leading risk factor of spread of the virus. This article reviews current hepatitis C virus prevalence and genotype data and examines the different risk factors associated with the virus. Keywords: Epidemiology, hepatitis C virus, blood transfusions, intravenous drug use How
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Sy T, Jamal MM. Epidemiology of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Infection. Int J Med Sci 2006; 3:41-46. Available from: http://www.medsci.org/v03p0041.htm |