The Prevalence and Genotype Distribution of Hepatitis C Virus in Kenya: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

The Prevalence and Genotype Distribution of Hepatitis C Virus in Kenya: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract Background Hepatitis C (HCV) is a virus that causes chronic liver disease, end-stage cirrhosis, and liver cancer, yet most infected individuals remain undiagnosed or untreated. Kenya is a country located in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) where the prevalence of HCV remains high but with uncertain...

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Main Authors: Grace Naswa Makokha, Huarui Bao, C. Nelson Hayes, Maidina Abuduwaili, Elijah Songok, Makoto Hijikata, Kazuaki Chayama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer 2024-09-01
Series:Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health
Subjects:
Hepatitis C virus
Kenya
Meta-analysis
Review
Prevalence
Genotypes
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s44197-024-00299-1

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https://doi.org/10.1007/s44197-024-00299-1

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