Molecular epidemiologic characterization of a clustering HCV infection caused by inappropriate medical care in Heyuan City of Guangdong, China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

From November 2011 to January 2012, a number of clustering cases of HCV infection were reported in Zijin County, Heyuan City, Guangdong, China. Most patients in the clustering cases suspected that they could be infected due to inappropriate medical care in the clinic located at the Xiangshui road. However, the molecular epidemiology of the clustering cases remains unknown.

Methodology

The residents, living at Xiangshui Road, with HCV antibody positive reported from 2011 and 2012 were recruited. A survey of the HCV infected individuals from the clustering cases was conducted. Each participant underwent a questionnaire defining demographic characteristics and health care history. HCV serological test and viral load test were performed to confirm the infection status

SUBMITTER: Kuang YQ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3857772 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature