Screening (HBV/HCV)
"Performance Characteristics and Results of a Large-Scale Screening Program for Viral Hepatitis and Risk Factors Associated with Exposure to Viral Hepatitis B and C: Results of the National Hepatitis Screening Survey. DOUBL
Published in Blood Weekly, December 23rd, 1996
According to the authors' abstract of an article published in Hepatology, "Chronic viral hepatitis frequently goes undetected until cirrhosis develops, Although the effect of interferon on the natural history of hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in asymptomatic persons is unknown, treatment may modify the course of the infection, producing cures in some. In September 1992, screening for HBV and HCV was offered in 40 centers throughout the United States. Demographic features, potential risk factors, and symptoms were studied. Blood samples were obtained for the determination of serum alanine aminotransferase levels and for markers of HBV and HCV infection. ...
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Source: Blood Weekly (1996-12-23)
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