Rate of HBsAg and anti-HCV carriers among blood donors at Thua Thien Hue province during 5 years 1997 - 2001
- Author:
Minh Ngoc Nguyen
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
blood donation
- MeSH:
Blood Donors;
Hepatitis B Surface Antigens;
Hepatitis C Antibodies
- From:Journal of Practical Medicine
2002;435(11):12-14
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
The rate of HBsAg carriers among blood donors at at Thua Thien Hue province during 5 years (1997 - 2001) is relative high, with 13.57% on average. At the same time, the incidence of HCV infection is lower than other areas (with mean 0.64%). The rate of HBsAg carrier is higher in rural than in Hue city (14.72% vs. 12.27%). The young adults in precincts have higher HBsAg incidence than in other groups.
