Among the most cost-effective strategies for preventing viral infections, vaccines have
proven effective primarily against viruses causing acute, self-limited infections. For these it …

Globally, around 150 million people are infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV). India
contributes a large proportion of this HCV burden. The prevalence of HCV infection in India …

Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a leading cause of liver related morbidity and
mortality. In many countries, there is a lack of comprehensive epidemiological data that are …

Background Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at high risk for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
The aim of the study was to evaluate HBV immunization status and anti-HBs titer among …

Introduction Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection prevalence is believed to be elevated in
Punjab, India; however, state-wide prevalence data are not available. An understanding of …

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a globally prevalent pathogen and is a major cause of healthcare
burden in India. HCV poses a significant problem in the state of Punjab, India owing to the …

Abstract Background: Health Care workers (HCWs) have an approximate four-fold increased
risk of contracting hepatitis B infection than the normal population. A lack of knowledge and …

Background Healthcare workers (HCW) are at risk of acquiring blood-borne viral infections,
particularly hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), and HIV, especially in high endemic …

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are more dynamic than other diseases prevailing in
the community. Their epidemiological profile varies from country to country and from one …

The global prevalence of hepatitis B virus is estimated to be 350 million chronic carriers,
varying widely from low (< 2%, as in Western Europe, North America, New Zealand …