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01.02.2011 | Review

Hidden hazards of HCV transmission

verfasst von: Robério Amorim de Almeida Pondé

Erschienen in: Medical Microbiology and Immunology | Ausgabe 1/2011

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Abstract

Hepatitis C virus infection is a global health problem that has important epidemiological and clinical consequences. It has been well established that exposure to infected blood is the main risk factor for HCV transmission. However, in 20% of cases the agent transmission occurs by unknown route or in the presence of an unidentified source of infection. Understanding of the epidemiology of HCV is needed to help us define future control and preventive strategies. Herein, we discuss about diagnosis of HCV infection and hepatitis C surveillance in the context of its transmission.

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Titel: Hidden hazards of HCV transmission
verfasst von: Robério Amorim de Almeida Pondé
Publikationsdatum: 01.02.2011
Verlag: Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in: Medical Microbiology and Immunology / Ausgabe 1/2011
Print ISSN: 0300-8584
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-1831
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00430-010-0159-9

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