The Prevalence and the Quantification of Hepatitis C Virus among Thalassemia Patients using ELISA and PCR in Diyala Province
Background: Hepatitis C virus is the most common cause of post-transfusion hepatitis and end-stage liver disease in many countries. Regular blood transfusion in patients with hereditary hemolytic anemia, particularly thalassemia, has improved their overall survival, but carries a definite risk of...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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College of medicine/ University of Diyala
2019-05-01
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Series: | Diyala Journal of Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://djm.uodiyala.edu.iq/index.php/djm/article/view/247 |