Abstract
The risk of hospital-acquired infection with GB virus C (GBV-C) was explored among 42 patients. The factors independently associated with detection of GBV-C RNA in serum were bronchoscopic examination [adjusted odds ratio (OR)=18.1 (95% confidence interval 1.3-255.3), P=0.03] and a history of illicit drug use [OR=14.5 (1.0-218.7), P=0.05]. In this cohort of patients, invasive procedures appear to be associated with GBV-C infection but not with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Bronchoscopy / adverse effects
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Case-Control Studies
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Cross Infection / complications
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Cross Infection / epidemiology*
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Female
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Flaviviridae Infections / complications
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Flaviviridae Infections / epidemiology*
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Flaviviridae Infections / virology
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GB virus C*
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Hepatitis, Viral, Human / complications
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Hepatitis, Viral, Human / epidemiology*
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Hepatitis, Viral, Human / virology
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Pilot Projects
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Risk
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Substance Abuse, Intravenous / complications