What is it about?
Egypt has the highest prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection allover the world. hepatitis C infection is commonly reported in several family members. Thus it was suggested that familial transmission may play a role in the high prevalence of hepatitis C infection in Egypt.
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Why is it important?
Hepatitis C infection is the most common cause of chronic liver diseases. These have been linked to various direct and indirect effects on health systems particularly in developing countries. The persistent high incidence rate of hepatitis C infection in Egypt and the affection of more than one member in the same family has been suggested to be due to familial transmission. This paper investigated the prevalence of hepatitis C infection among house hold contacts to patients with chronic liver diseases due to hepatitis C infection. In addition, the study identified the important risk factors to exposure to infection.
Perspectives
This work through light on the problem of hepatitis C infection in Egypt particularly after the introduction of Oral treatment and infection control practices. It tried to demonstrate the problem of hepatitis C infection in the Egyptian families. I hope you find this article thought-provoking for further investigation of the familial transmission of hepatitis C infection.
Hanaa Bayomy Helal
Northern Border University
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This page is a summary of: Prevalence of HCV Infection in Household Contacts of Chronic Liver Diseases Cases in Egypt, Journal of Environmental and Public Health, October 2018, Hindawi Publishing Corporation,
DOI: 10.1155/2018/2153537.
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