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Risk factors and genotype distribution of hepatitis C virus in Georgia: A nationwide population-based survey.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2022
Baliashvili Davit, Averhoff Francisco, Kasradze Ana, Salyer Stephanie J, Kuchukhidze Giorgi, Gamkrelidze Amiran, Imnadze Paata, Alkhazashvili Maia, Chanturia Gvantsa, Chitadze Nazibrola, Sukhiashvili Roena, Blanton Curtis, Drobeniuc Jan, Morgan Juliette, Hagan Liesl M
Abstract excerpt
In preparation for the National Hepatitis C Elimination Program in the country of Georgia, a nationwide household-based hepatitis C virus (HCV) seroprevalence survey was conducted in 2015. Data were used to estimate HCV genotype distribution and better understand potential sex-specific risk factors that contribute to HCV transmission. HCV genotype distribution by sex and reported risk factors were calculated. We...
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