HCV infection prevalence in a population recruited at health centers in Jordan

HCV infection prevalence in a population recruited at health centers in Jordan

Background: Jordan lacks statistical data regarding prevalence of HCV. Aim: To determine the prevalence of HCV in selected areas of Jordan (north, middle and south of Jordan). Methods: A random sample of 700 patients attending health centers was used to determine HCV prevalence. ELISA testing was...

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Main Authors: Waseem Hamoudi, Sami Adel Sheikh Ali, Mohammad Abdallat, Chris R. Estes, Homie A. Razavi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Atlantis Press 2019-04-01
Series:Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health
Subjects:
Hepatitis C
HCV infection
Epidemiology
Prevalence
Jordan
Online Access:https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125905920/view
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Summary:Background: Jordan lacks statistical data regarding prevalence of HCV. Aim: To determine the prevalence of HCV in selected areas of Jordan (north, middle and south of Jordan). Methods: A random sample of 700 patients attending health centers was used to determine HCV prevalence. ELISA testing was used to determine HCV-Ab positive cases, which were confirmed by PCR testing. Results and conclusion: The study concluded that the prevalence of HCV infection in the population recruited from different health centers in Jordan is relatively low and estimates a prevalence of 0.42% among all age groups and 0.56% among those aged >15 years old.
ISSN:2210-6006

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