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

Re, Viviana Elizabeth ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4106-6642, Gallego, Sandra Verónica, Farías, Adrián, Barbás, María Gabriela, Kremer, Luis, Díaz, M. Pilar and Contigiani, Marta Silvia ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7171-0013 (2008) Hepatitis C and HIV coinfection in central region of Argentina: prevalence, genotype characterization and risk factors. Enfermedades Infecciosas y Microbiología Clónica, 26 (7). pp. 423-425. ISSN 0213-005X

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Resumen

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.

Tipo de documento:	Artículo
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.1157/13125639
Palabras clave:	Argentina. Epidemiology. Genotypes. HCV. HCV/HIV coinfection.
Temas:	Q Ciencia > QD Química R Medicina > R Medicina (General)
Unidad académica:	Universidad Católica de Córdoba > Facultad de Ciencias Químicas
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URI:	http://pa.bibdigital.ucc.edu.ar/id/eprint/4192

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