Hepatitis C virus: Its prevalence, risk factors and genotype distribution in Pakistan

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Saleem, Uzma [1 ]
Aslam, Nosheen [2 ]
Siddique, Rida [1 ]
Iqbal, Shabnoor [3 ]
Manan, Maria [1 ]
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[1] Govt Coll Univ Faisalabad, Fac Pharmaceut Sci, Dept Pharmacol, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
[2] Govt Coll Univ Faisalabad, Dept Biochem, Faisalabad, Pakistan
[3] Govt Coll Univ Faisalabad, Dept Zool, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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HCV; seroprevalence; risk factors; Pakistan;
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R392 [医学免疫学]; Q939.91 [免疫学];
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Hepatitis C is a dangerous liver disease transmitted by Hepatitis C virus (HCV). HCV constitutes an important health issue in Pakistan. In Pakistani setting HCV is found frequently and is recognized as an alarming health problem. In this cross sectional study we reviewed published data regarding the seroprevalence of hepatitis C in general community, blood donors and pregnant females and risk factors linked with its occurrence in Pakistan. Data retrieved from163 studies published from 2001 to 2022 was utilized and weighted mean was calculated. Data of 1,875,232 individuals was collected and arranged into three groups, depending upon the population type such as (1) general population, (2) pregnant women, (3) blood donors. General population (765,426) and blood donors (973,260) formed the most of population. Mean Hepatitis C virus prevalence in general public and blood donors was 16.47% and 8.2% respectively. In pregnant females (136,546) the mean frequency was 9.3%. This study exhibits that the frequency of Hepatitis C in general population, pregnant females and blood donors groups was 11.32%. The data suggested that risks factors for transmitting HCV infection in Pakistan include unsterilized needle use, blood transfusions, shaving by barbers, lack of trained staff, needle stick injuries, injection drug users, household contacts/spousal transmission, unsterilized dental and surgical Instruments, improper disposal of hospital waste, poor infra-structure and others. The frequency of HCV infection is distressing in Pakistan. Health education and awareness programs are needed for decreasing Hepatitis C infection in Pakistan. The data necessitate the implementation of preventive and remedial approaches to decrease the disease load and mortality in Pakistan.
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