Seroprevalence of Antibodies to Hepatitis C Virus in High-Risk Hospital Personnel
Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology1992Vol. 13(2), pp. 82–85
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Abstract
We conclude that the seroprevalence of hepatitis C virus in healthcare workers with a high degree of blood exposure is low and is similar to seroprevalence rates reported for volunteer blood donors. However, first-generation hepatitis C serologic tests may underestimate the true prevalence of infection. Further studies, including prospective cohort studies, will be required to determine if the low seroprevalence is from low risk of acquisition of disease or from loss of measurable humoral antibody response to the virus.
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