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Anam Yousaf
Anam Yousaf
Fatima Jinnah Medical College and Sir Ganga Ram Hospital,
Lahore
Pakistan
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Research Article
Frequency of Hepatitis C in Multiple Transfused Children at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (S.G.R.H) Lahore, Pakistan
Author(s): Anam Yousaf, Nawaz chaudhry, Abdul Qadir, and Aqeel AhmadAnam Yousaf, Nawaz chaudhry, Abdul Qadir, and Aqeel Ahmad
Background: Viral hepatitis is a global issue. Among hepatic viruses (HBV) and (HCV) are important in South Asia including Pakistan. There are various modes of transmission of these viruses but vertical transmission is gaining importance day by day. Screening of (HCV) would help to reduce the prevalence of Anti-HCV among multiple transfused children. Proper antiviral therapy and screening of blood before transfusion can help to reduce the prevalence of (HCV). Methods: This study was a detailed, observational study carried out using non probability purposive sampling technique. The period of the study was from November 2009 to June 2011. 200 multiple transfused children attended outdoor department and indoor thalassemic children from thalassemia center were included. Informed consent was taken. A specially designed proforma was filled by parents to collect data about their knowledge an.. View More»
DOI: 10.4172/2329-891X.1000156