Article
Prevalence and genotype distribution of hepatitis C virus among apparently healthy individuals in Mongolia: a population-based nationwide study.
Liver international : official journal of the International Association for the Study of the Liver - 1 Dec 2008
Baatarkhuu Oidov, Kim Do Young, Ahn Sang Hoon, Nymadawa Pagvajav, Dahgwahdorj Yagaanbuyant, Shagdarsuren Manaljav, Park Jun Yong, Choi Jong Won, Oyunbileg Janchiv, Oyunsuren Tsendsuren, Han Kwang Hyub
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is one of the major causes of liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in Mongolia. However, there are no data concerning nationwide prevalence of HCV infection in Mongolia. We intended to investigate the population-based prevalence of HCV infection and genotype distribution among 1512 apparently healthy individuals in this country. METHODS: Between April...
Topics
- Age Factors
- Genotype
- Hepacivirus
- Hepatitis C
- Humans
- Mongolia
- Prevalence
- Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction
- Risk Factors