Can I read HCV Infection in Blood Donors: Peshawar Study on EtoBox?
HCV Infection in Blood Donors: Peshawar Study by zkgraphicstar is a document available to read on EtoBox.
What is HCV Infection in Blood Donors: Peshawar Study about?
The study investigates the sero-molecular epidemiology of Hepatitis C virus (HCV) among blood donors in Peshawar, Pakistan, revealing a 2.2% prevalence rate among 318 sampled individuals. The findings indicate that married individuals and those aged 26-30 are at higher risk, with significant risk factors including intravenous drug use and alcohol consumption. The research emphasizes the importance of advanced diagnostic tools for HCV detection prior to blood transfusions to prevent transmission.
- Author
- zkgraphicstar
- Language
- EN