Role of Potash Alum in Hepatitis C virus Transmission at Barber's Shop
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is the main cause of severe liver disease, including hepatocellular carcinoma, cirrhosis and end stage liver disease. In Pakistan most of HCV positive patients have history of facial/armpit shaving from barbers. 79% of barbers are rubbing...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-05-01
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Series: | Virology Journal |
Online Access: | http://www.virologyj.com/content/8/1/211 |