Hepatitis C seroprevalence and associated risk factors, Anyang, China

Emerg Infect Dis. 2009 Nov;15(11):1819-22. doi: 10.3201/eid1511.090263.

Abstract

Hepatitis C virus screening was conducted among 8,226 residents 25-65 years of age in 4 counties of China; virus prevalence was 0.9%. A subsequent case-control study indicated blood transfusion (odds ratio [OR] 4.55), esophageal balloon examination (OR 3.78), and intravenous injection (OR 5.83) were associated with infection.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Case-Control Studies
  • China / epidemiology
  • Esophagoscopy / adverse effects
  • Female
  • Hepatitis C / epidemiology*
  • Hepatitis C / transmission
  • Humans
  • Injections, Intravenous / adverse effects
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Risk Factors
  • Seroepidemiologic Studies
  • Transfusion Reaction