Seroprevalence of hepatitis C and associated risk factors in urban areas of Antananarivo, Madagascar.(Research article)(Survey)

BMC Infectious Diseases | February 29, 2008| | Copyright

Authors: Charles E Ramarokoto [1]; Fanjasoa Rakotomanana [1]; Maherisoa Ratsitorahina [1]; Vaomalala Raharimanga [1]; Richter Razafindratsimandresy [2]; Rindra Randremanana [1]; Mala Rakoto-Andrianarivelo [2]; Dominique Rousset [2]; Voahangy Andrianaja [1]; Vincent Richard (corresponding author) [1]; Jean-Louis Soares [1]; Leon P Rabarijaona [1]

Background

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a major cause of chronic liver disease worldwide. In 1999, the WHO estimated a worldwide prevalence of about 3%, with the virus affecting 170 million people [1]. The major ...

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