High Prevalence of Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Primitive Tribes of Eastern India and Associated Sociobehavioral Risks for Transmission: A Retrospective Analysis

High Prevalence of Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Primitive Tribes of Eastern India and Associated Sociobehavioral Risks for Transmission: A Retrospective Analysis

Purpose: The primitive tribal groups (PTGs) need special attention because of their low population growth: declining population size with high mortality rates. Scanty reports are available on the prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in primitive tribes of the country emphasizing their cul...

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Main Authors: Shantanu Kumar Kar, Jyotsnamayee Sabat, Lal M. Ho, Rasmi Arora, Bhagirathi Dwibedi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mary Ann Liebert 2019-11-01
Series:Health Equity
Subjects:
HCV
primitive tribe
risk factor
Online Access:https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/HEQ.2019.0005

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