Author/Authors :
Talaat, M. US Naval Medical Research Unit, Egypt , Radwan, E. Ministry of Health and Population, Egypt , El-Sayed, N. Ministry of Health and Population, Egypt , Ismael, T. US Naval Medical Research Unit, Egypt , Hajjeh, R. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, USA , Mahoney, F.J. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, USA
Abstract :
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a significant health problem in Egypt. To better define risk factors associated with HBV transmission, we conducted a case–control study among patients admitted with acute hepatitis to an infectious disease hospital in Cairo. A total of 60 cases and 120 controls were interviewed about various exposures within 6 months prior to admission. Univariate analysis revealed HBV case-patients were more likely to report providing injections to relatives or friends, injecting drug use, exposure to a household contact with hepatitis, exposure to invasive medical procedures and being in the military. Efforts should be made to implement strict infection control standards in Egypt.
