Hepatitis C and HIV coinfection in central region of Argentina: prevalence, genotype characterization and risk factors

BACKGROUND. This is the first study reporting the epidemiological and molecular characterization of HCV/HIV coinfection in the central region of Argentina. METHOD. Cross-sectional, epidemiological study (2003-2004). Statistics: multivariate logistic regression analysis. RESULTS. The incidence of HCV...

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Autores principales: Re, Viviana Elizabeth, Gallego, Sandra Verónica, Farías, Adrián, Barbás, María Gabriela, Kremer, Luis, Díaz, M. Pilar, Contigiani, Marta Silvia
Formato: Artículo
Lenguaje:Español
Publicado: 2008
Materias:
QD Química
R Medicina (General)
Acceso en línea:http://pa.bibdigital.ucc.edu.ar/4192/1/A_Re_Gallegos_Far%C3%ADas.pdf
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Producción Académica Universidad Católica de Córdoba (UCCor) de Universidad Católica de Córdoba
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Sumario:BACKGROUND. This is the first study reporting the epidemiological and molecular characterization of HCV/HIV coinfection in the central region of Argentina. METHOD. Cross-sectional, epidemiological study (2003-2004). Statistics: multivariate logistic regression analysis. RESULTS. The incidence of HCV/HIV coinfection was 12.3%. HCV genotype 1 was the most prevalent (73%). Intravenous drug use was the main independent risk factor for acquiring HCV infection. However, an alternative route (sexual) for viral transmission was suggested. CONCLUSIONS. These results underscore the potential public health impact of HCV/HIV coinfection in our region.

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