Background and Aims Infection with the hepatitis C virus (HVC) is one of the most common
viral infections worldwide. Approximately 170 million individuals are infected worldwide …

Background: The prevalence of reactive tests to anti-hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibodies in
Mexico is unknown, though estimated to be 1%. There is no single nation-wide study or …

The aim of this study was to determine the seroprevalence anti-hepatitis C virus (HCV)
antibodies and risk factors associated with patients attending primary-care clinics in the …

Objective. To report the prevalence of antibodies against the hepatitis C virus (anti-HCV) in a
group of patients with hepatic cirrhosis (HC). Material and Methods. A prospective …

BACKGROUND: To assess the prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in a general
population and to identify risk factors for acquiring infection. POBLATION AND METHODS: A …

Background Worldwide, 130 million persons are estimated to be infected with HCV. Puebla
is the Mexican state with the highest mortality due to hepatic cirrhosis. Therefore, it is …

Background. Approximately 180 million persons (∼ 2.8%) globally are estimated to be
infected by hepatitis C virus (HCV). HCV prevalence in Mexico has been estimated to be …

In Peru, new cases of asymptomatic HCV infection are reported with certain frequency in
patients with or without antecedents of blood transfusion. Although serologic screening has …

The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of hepatitis C virus antibodies in high
risk patients coming from Valdivia, Osorno and Puerto Montt. Fifty-six patients in …

The infection by hepatitis C virus (HCV) has been characterized based on data mainly
derived from developed countries. Consequently, there is a lack of information relative to the …