Unexpectedly High Prevalence of Hepatitis C Virus Infection, Southern Laos.

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.

SUBMITTER: Black AP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8714196 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature