Hepatitis C among intravenous drug users in Isfahan, Iran: A study of seroprevalence and risk factors

Hepatitis C among intravenous drug users in Isfahan, Iran: A study of seroprevalence and risk factors

Objectives: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is one of the major public health problems worldwide which is transmitted through contact with infected blood or blood products. One of the most prevalent modes of HCV transmission is injecting drug with unclean needles or syringes. Therefore intravenous drug user...

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Main Authors: Zary Nokhodian, Marjan Meshkati, Peyman Adibi, Behrooz Ataei, Nazila Kassaian, Majid Yaran, Parisa Shoaei, Razieh Hassannejad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Series:International Journal of Preventive Medicine
Subjects:
Hepatitis C virus
High-risky behaviors
Intravenous drug users
Risk factors
Online Access:http://www.ijpvmjournal.net/article.asp?issn=2008-7802;year=2012;volume=3;issue=13;spage=131;epage=138;aulast=Nokhodian

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