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- Title
Unexpectedly High Prevalence of Hepatitis C Virus Infection, Southern Laos.
- Authors
Black, Antony P.; Khounvisith, Vilaysone; Xaydalasouk, Kinnaly; Sayasinh, Kong; Sausy, Aurelie; Muller, Claude P.; Hübschen, Judith M.
- Abstract
During 2017-2019, a total of 88/753 (11.7%) of patients 5-90 years of age in hospitals in Saravan Province, Laos, were seropositive for hepatitis C virus antibodies. Viral RNA was found in 44 samples. Sequencing showed high diversity within genotype 6. We recommend exposure-risk investigations and targeted testing and treatment.
- Subjects
LAOS; HEPATITIS C; HEPATITIS C virus; VIRAL antibodies
- Publication
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2022, Vol 28, Issue 1, p256
- ISSN
1080-6040
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.3201/eid2801.211307