Epidemiology of hepatitis C virus infection in Italy: the slowly unraveling mystery

Authors
Bellentani, S Miglioli, L Masutti, F Saccoccio, G Tiribelli, C
Citation
S. Bellentani et al., Epidemiology of hepatitis C virus infection in Italy: the slowly unraveling mystery, MICROBES IN, 2(14), 2000, pp. 1757-1763
Citations number
65
Categorie Soggetti
Immunology
Journal title
MICROBES AND INFECTION
ISSN journal
12864579 → ACNP
Volume
2
Issue
14
Year of publication
2000
Pages
1757 - 1763
Database
ISI
SICI code
1286-4579(200011)2:14<1757:EOHCVI>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
In spite of the large diffusion of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and it s high association with liver disease, the epidemiology of HCV in Italy is still unclear. This review collects all the data available on the prevalenc e and incidence of HCV infection in Italy and compares them with those repo rted in other countries. (C) 200Q Editions scientifiques et medicales Elsev ier SAS.