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Prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection among recyclable waste collectors in Central-West Brazil.

Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz - 1 Jun 2013

Marinho Thaís Augusto, Lopes Carmen Luci Rodrigues, Teles Sheila Araújo, Reis Nádia Rúbia Silva, Carneiro Megmar Aparecida dos Santos, de Andrade Andreia Alves, Martins Regina Maria Bringel

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The prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in a population of recyclable waste collectors (n = 431) was assessed using a cross-sectional survey in all 15 cooperatives in the city of Goiânia, Central-West Brazil. The HCV prevalence was 1.6% (95% confidence interval: 0.6-3.6) and a history of sexual...

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PMID: 23828009
DOI: 10.1590/S0074-02762013000400021
PMCID: PMC3970612

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