Risk factors for viral hepatitis C infection in Rwanda: results from a nationwide screening program

Risk factors for viral hepatitis C infection in Rwanda: results from a nationwide screening program

Abstract Background The epidemiology and risk factors for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in Rwanda are not well known; however, this information is crucial to shaping the country’s public health approach to hepatitis C control. Methods A HCV screening campaign was conducted in the general populat...

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Main Authors: Jean Damascene Makuza, Carol Y. Liu, Corneille Killy Ntihabose, Donatha Dushimiyimana, Sabine Umuraza, Marie Paul Nisingizwe, Justine Umutesi, Janvier Serumondo, Soline Dusabeyesu Mugeni, Muhamed Semakula, Neil Gupta, Margaret Hellard, Sabin Nsanzimana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Viral hepatitis C
Risk factors
Rwanda
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-019-4322-7

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