In Pakistan more than 10 million people are living with Hepatitis C virus (HCV), with high
morbidity and mortality. This article reviews the prevalence, genotypes and factors …

A study in Egypt determined the prevalence of hepatitis B and C virus infections among
barbers [‎ n= 308]‎ and their clients [‎ n= 308]‎ in Gharbia governorate, and assessed …

OBJECTIVE: To estimate the prevalence and spectrum of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in
the general population of Pakistan. METHODS: A total of 6817 blood samples were …

Background Barbers, while shaving, may be accidentally exposed to the blood and bodily
fluids of their customers increasing their risk of contraction of HBV and HCV infections …

The burden of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in Pakistan is amongst the highest in the
world. People living in slums are likely to be at high risk of infection. Here, we describe the …

Background Current estimates suggest over 218,000 individuals in Australia are chronically
infected with hepatitis B virus. The majority of these people are migrants and refugees born …

Hepatitis B and C virus [‎ HBV/HCV]‎ infections are serious global health problems. Shaving
by barbers has been identified as the key risk factor for spread of HBV. We conducted a …

Background. Our study examined hepatitis B virus (HBV) awareness and knowledge in
Asian communities in British Columbia (BC). Methods. A statistical random sample …

Background: In Pakistan, most patients with Hepatitis B and C have history of facial and
armpit shaving from barbers. Objective: Evaluate the awareness and risk factors associated …

Background Chronic liver disease (CLD) encompasses a series of single or multifactorial
insults to the liver, most common of which are hepatitis, alcohol abuse, and non-alcoholic …