Based on currently available epidemiological data, Belgium appears to belong to the low endemicity countries for hepatitis C, with an estimated annual incidence of 3/100,000 clinical cases; a survey among the Flemish population showed an overall seroprevalence of 0.87% (1993-1994). There was no statistically significant difference in anti-HCV prevalence between men and women. A significant increase of the anti-HCV prevalence with increasing age was observed. In the French Community there was an overall seroprevalence of 0.6%. Developing surveillance for hepatitis C has proven to be difficult, since it requires confirmation tests. Techniques detecting hepatitis C antibodies in saliva will replace the need for serum samples, making prevalence studies more accessible.
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