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EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Volume 28, Issue 1, Pages 256-259Publisher
CENTERS DISEASE CONTROL & PREVENTION
DOI: 10.3201/eid2801.211307
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- Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs
- Luxembourg Institute of Health (PaReCIDS II grant)
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During 2017-2019 in hospitals in Saravan Province, Laos, the seroprevalence of hepatitis C virus antibodies among patients aged 5-90 years was 11.7%, with viral RNA detected in 44 samples. Sequencing analysis revealed high genetic diversity within genotype 6. We recommend conducting exposure-risk investigations and implementing targeted testing and treatment.
During 2017-2019, a total of 88/753 (11.7%) of patients 5-90 years of age in hospitals in Saravan Province, Laos, were seropositive for hepatitis C virus antibodies. Viral RNA was found in 44 samples. Sequencing showed high diversity within genotype 6. We recommend exposure-risk investigations and targeted testing and treatment.
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