Prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection and evaluation of a health education program in el-ghar village in zagazig, egypt.

Unlabelled: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is an emerging global epidemic, some nations have been more drastically affected than others. Egypt reports the highest incidence in the world, with a prevalence rate of over 20 % (global average 3%). Despite the alarming prevalence of the disease in the country, awareness of the disease is still low.

Comparative study of the hepatotoxic, genotoxic and carcinogenic effects of praziquantel distocide & the natural myrrh extract Mirazid on adult male albino rats.

Praziquantel (PZQ) is widely and effectively used in the control of bilharziasis which constitutes a major endemic health problem in Egypt. However, recent studies recommended that the drug must be re-evaluated because of its potential carcinogenicity and genotoxicity. Mirazid is a new natural anti-schistosomal drug formed of myrrh extract and considered to be a safe drug.