Prevalence of hepatitis C virus in an elderly population in rural areas of Sharkia governorate, Egypt

Faculty Medicine Year: 2015
Type of Publication: ZU Hosted Pages:
Authors:
Mohamed Mohamed Refaei
Journal: Egyptian Liver Journal Egyptian Liver Journal Volume:
Keywords : Prevalence , hepatitis , virus , , elderly population , rural areas    
Abstract:
Egypt has the highest prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in the world. At an older age, infected patients usually have lower rates of HCV clearance as well as higher rates of cirrhosis. The aim of this work was to study the a
    
     
 
       

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