Title of article :
Hepatitis C in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
Author/Authors :
Esmat, Gamal Cairo University - Endemic Medicine Department, Egypt , Esmat, Gamal Ministry of Health and Population - Viral Hepatitis Treatment Centers, Egypt
Abstract :
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is still one of the major causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide and is the main cause of liver cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma and liver transplantation in developing countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated a 3% worldwide prevalence of the virus affecting more than 170 million people worldwide.
Journal title :
Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
Journal title :
Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
