Epidemiology of Hepatitis C in North Cyprus
Journal Title: Viral Hepatitis Journal - Year 2018, Vol 24, Issue 1
Abstract
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is known as the main etiological agent of chronic liver disease, cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Studies on the Turkish Republic of North Cyprus (TRNC) population have reported that the HCV prevalence was between 0% and 1%. The low prevalence of HCV in the TRNC is a result of the small island population and the fact that HCV-positive individuals were not allowed to reside in the TRNC until 2017. However, it is likely that there will be an increase in HCV seroprevalence going forward due to relapses and cases of illegal immigration. The aim of this study was to review the HCV epidemiology in the TRNC in the light of the current data.
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Meryem GÜVENİR, Kaya SÜER
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