Risk factors for HCV infection in Georgia: A case-control study

Risk factors for HCV infection in Georgia: A case-control study

Introduction: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a leading cause of chronic liver disease, including cirrhosis and liver cancer. Prior studies in Georgia identified risk factors such as injection drug use (IDU), tattoos, dental cleanings, medical injections, and blood transfusion. This study expl...

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Main Authors: Maia Butsashvili, Giorgi Kanchelashvili, Ketevan Galdavadze, Maia Tsereteli, Davit Baliashvili, Senad Handanagic, Paige A Armstrong, Shaun Shadaker, George Kamkamidze
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries 2025-05-01
Series:Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
Subjects:
Hepatitis C
HCV transmission
injection drug use
invasive medical procedures
Georgia
Online Access:https://jidc.org/index.php/journal/article/view/20658
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