Background: HBV (Hepatitis B Virus) and HCV (Hepatitis C Virus) infections are more prevalent in vulnerable populations than the general population. The objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence of HBV and HCV infection in HIV-positive patients (GI), chronic renal failure (CRF) patients (GII) and coagulation disorder individuals (GIII). Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from June 2014 to March 2015. Serum samples were tested for markers of hepatitis B and C by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Sociodemographic, epidemiological, clinical and laboratory data and accompanying statistical analyses were performed using Epi Info™ 7. Results: A total of 348 individuals were recruited, i.e., 154 HIV-positive, 143 CRF and 51 coagulopathy patients. Among them, more than 66
作者:Jakeline, Ribeiro Barbosa;Cristianne, Sousa Bezerra;Filipe Anibal, Carvalho-Costa;Carolina, Pimentel de Azevedo;Geane, Lopes Flores;Jeová Keny, Baima Colares;Danielle, Malta Lima;Elisabeth, Lampe;Lívia, Melo Villar
来源:International journal of environmental research and public health 2017 年 14卷 7期