Low prevalence of antibody to hepatitis C virus in an urban adolescent population.

Jonas, M M; Robertson, L M; Middleman, A B · J Pediatr · 1997

cross_sectional · Level IV

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Abstract

We tested 869 subjects attending either an urban adolescent medicine clinic or a school-based clinic for antibody to hepatitis C virus. Demographic data indicated a representative study sample, and behaviors associated with hepatitis C virus transmission. One subject (0.1%) was seropositive for antibody to hepatitis C virus, indicating a very low prevalence of hepatitis C virus exposure in adolescents.

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