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Prevalence of Hepatitis C Virus in an Endemic Area of Thailand: Burden Assessment toward HCV Elimination.
The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene - 1 Jul 2020
Wasitthankasem Rujipat, Pimsingh Napaporn, Treesun Khuandao, Posuwan Nawarat, Vichaiwattana Preeyaporn, Auphimai Chompoonut, Thongpan Ilada, Tongsima Sissades, Vongpunsawad Sompong, Poovorawan Yong
Abstract excerpt
Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection can lead to liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. To eliminate HCV infection in an endemic area, an epidemiological baseline of the current HCV infection in the population is required. We therefore aimed to evaluate the HCV burden in the Thai Province of Phetchabun, which has the highest HCV infection rate in the country. Toward this, a province-wide...
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