Use of parenteral caffeinum natrio-benzoicum: an underestimated risk factor for HCV transmission in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fuyu city in China has a high prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection resulting in a high morbidity and mortality from chronic liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma. This study was conducted to identify the risk factors for HCV infection in Fuyu city.

Methods

Recruitment of study subjects involved a cross-sectional survey using non-random, convenience sampling. Information on demographic variables, risk factors for HCV infection, clinical manifestations, behavioral practices and family history was collected by administering a questionnaire. Anti-HCV antibody was detected using Abbott ARCHITECT i2000SR. HCV infection was confirmed by HCV-RNA testing by the Roche Taqman HCV test. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to identify the factor

SUBMITTER: Xu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4575778 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature