Risk Factors for Hepatitis C Virus Transmission Obscure in Nigerian Patients

Risk Factors for Hepatitis C Virus Transmission Obscure in Nigerian Patients

Aim. To determine the prevalence of anti-HCV and risk factors associated with HCV infection in Nigerians. Materials and Method. Patients attending a general outpatient clinic were administered a structured questionnaire on the risk factors for HCV infection. They were also tested for anti-HCV using...

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Main Authors:	Olive Obienu, Sylvester Nwokediuko, Abraham Malu, Olufunmilayo A. Lesi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:	Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/939673

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