conclusions the current study shows that the predominant hcv genotype among inmates from prison in potulice is genotype 3. results the most frequent hcv genotype among inmates was genotype 3, which was detected in169 of 281 patients (60.1%). most frequent genotype among hospitalized was genotype 1, which was found in 1127 cases (79.6%). comparing the results of prisoners with a group of patient...

background cases of acute hepatitis c virus (hcv) have been rising across the united states, and southwest ohio is no exception. objectives to describe the rise in cases of hcv in our region, the ohio disease reporting system was reviewed for all cases of positive hcv testing from 2010 through august 2015. methods 29,018 cases were reviewed, with 18,678 (64.4%) cases included in the final analy...

hepatitis c can be cured and even eradicated by new “revolutionary” treatments. however, at present exorbitant prices, eastern european countries cannot afford the new treatments, while in western rich and developed countries (e.g. germany and france) they are already available. concerted efforts of governments, public health officials, and the community at large, are needed to negotiate agreem...

background: patients with hereditary bleeding disorders are at risk of viral infection such as hepatitis c due to frequent transfusion of blood and blood products. this study aimed to determine the prevalence of hepatitis c and associated risk factors in hemophilic patients in isfahan, the second big province in iran. methods: in a descriptive study, patients with hemophilia in isfahan province...

Abstract Background: Distribution of hepatitis C virus genotypes varies geographically and can be associated with clinical aspects. The virus has six major genotypes and eleven sub-genotypes. According to the recent studies, in hepatitis C patients, treatment duration and ribavirin dosage should be determined based on the type of virus genotype. Be...