High prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection and genotype distribution among general population, blood donors and risk groups.

The prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in the general population and in various high risk groups in south India was assessed. A total of 258 out of 3589 (7.1%) subjects (both general and risk groups) tested positive for HCV RNA by RT-PCR, while the third generation ELISA detected only 6.

Prevalence of hepatitis B and hepatitis C viral infections in Indian patients with chronic renal failure.

The present study reports prevalence of posttransplant hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in 256 patients with chronic renal failure (CRF) and with a history of either renal transplant or hemodialysis. Out of 256 patients 138 had renal transplant and 118 were on maintenance hemodialysis. Among the patients screened, 7% had HBV infection alone, 46% were infected with HCV alone, while 37.

Prevalence, risk factors and genotype distribution of HCV and HBV infection in the tribal population: a community based study in south India.

Viral hepatitis caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) represents a major public health problem in India. These viruses share common modes of transmission, such as parenteral routes. We aimed to assess the exposure of a tribal population to these viruses in south India.