Risk of Hepatitis C Virus Transmission through Acupuncture: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Risk of Hepatitis C Virus Transmission through Acupuncture: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background/Aims: Chronic hepatitis C is a major risk factor for liver cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, and hepatic failure. Although traditional practices, including acupuncture, tend to increase the risk of HCV infection, the association remains controversial. Therefore, the current meta-analyt...

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Main Authors: Myung Han Hyun, Ji Hoon Kim, Jeong Won Jang, Jeong Eun Song, Do Seon Song, Hye Won Lee, Young Youn Cho, Gi-Ae Kim, Eileen L. Yoon, Dong Hyun Sinn, Soon Sun Kim, Sun Young Yim, Hyun Yang, Jihyun An
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Jin Publishing & Printing Co. 2023-08-01
Series:The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
Subjects:
acupuncture
hepatitis c virus
transmission
meta-analysis
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