High frequency of false-positive hepatitis C virus enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay in Rakai, Uganda.
cross_sectional · Level IV
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Abstract
The prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in sub-Saharan Africa remains unclear. We tested 1000 individuals from Rakai, Uganda, with the Ortho version 3.0 HCV enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. All serologically positive samples were tested for HCV RNA. Seventy-six of the 1000 (7.6%) participants were HCV antibody positive; none were confirmed by detection of HCV RNA.
Medical subject headings
- Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
- Hepatitis C