Unexpectedly High Prevalence of Hepatitis C Virus Infection, Southern Laos

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 t...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Emerging infectious diseases 2022-01, Vol.28 (1), p.256-259
Hauptverfasser:	Black, Antony P, Khounvisith, Vilaysone, Xaydalasouk, Kinnaly, Sayasinh, Kong, Sausy, Aurelie, Muller, Claude P, Hübschen, Judith M
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Age antibodies Blood & organ donations Blood transfusions Genetic diversity Genotype & phenotype Hepacivirus - genetics Hepatitis C Hepatitis C - epidemiology Hepatitis C virus Hospitals Humans Infections Infectious diseases Laboratories Lao People’s Democratic Republic Laos Laos - epidemiology Liver Older people Population Prevalence Research Letter Risk factors RNA, Viral - genetics sequencing serologic tests Statistics Tattoos Unexpectedly High Prevalence of Hepatitis C Virus Infection, Southern Laos Vaccines Viruses Womens health
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Zusammenfassung:	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.
ISSN:	1080-6040 1080-6059 1080-6059
DOI:	10.3201/eid2801.211307