Abstract
Hepatitis C virus screening was conducted among 8,226 residents 25-65 years of age in 4 counties of China; virus prevalence was 0.9%. A subsequent case-control study indicated blood transfusion (odds ratio [OR] 4.55), esophageal balloon examination (OR 3.78), and intravenous injection (OR 5.83) were associated with 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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Case-Control Studies
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China / epidemiology
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Esophagoscopy / adverse effects
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Female
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Hepatitis C / epidemiology*
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Hepatitis C / transmission
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Humans
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Injections, Intravenous / adverse effects
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Risk Factors
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Seroepidemiologic Studies
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Transfusion Reaction