Mboto, C.I., Davies-Russell, A., Fielder, M. and Jewell, A.P. (2005) Hepatitis C antibodies in asymptomatic first-time blood donors in The Gambia: prevalence and risk factors. British Journal of Biomedical Science, 62(2), pp. 89-91. ISSN (print) 0967-4845
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This study evaluates the seroprevalence and risk factors for hepatitis C (HCV) antibodies in asymptomatic first-time blood donors in The Gambia. The study population includes 460 blood donors (age range: 18-40 years [mean: 27.5]) who attended the Royal Victoria Teaching Hospital from July to December 2002. Antibodies to hepatitis C are determined using and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) test system. The prevalence of hepatitis C found in this study was 1.1% (95% CI, 0.16-1.12). Previous history of sexually transmitted disease, married men in polygamous relationships, and hospital or clinic-based workers were determined to be at risk of acquiring hepatitis C. The study shows that seroprevalence of hepatitis C in The Gambia is low compared to other countries in the region.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | blood donors, hepatitis c, risk factors, the gambia, non-b-hepatitis, virus-infection, hepatocellular-carcinoma, sexual transmission, natural-history, non-a, epidemiology, partners, diseases, Africa |
| Research Area: | Biological sciences Other laboratory based clinical subjects |
| Faculty, School or Research Centre: | Faculty of Science (until 2011) > School of Life Sciences Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences |
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| Depositing User: | Lucinda Lyon |
| Date Deposited: | 07 Nov 2008 |
| Last Modified: | 29 Jun 2010 08:48 |
| URI: | http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/id/eprint/3984 |
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