الفهرس 
REVIEW OF LITERATUREOnly 14 pages are availabe for public view
 |  | from | 166 |  |  |
| | | from | 166 | | |
Abstract
To assess the relation between HCV and Shistosomiasis in
Egyptian patients, antibody to HCV (anti-HCV) was studied by
enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and by PCR in 100
patients with Schistosomiasis and egg passer in addition to 20
cases as control.
For all patients, in addition to anti-HCV detection and
schistosomal egg count, the following were performed:
1- Clinical history and thorough examination.
2- Routine laboratory investigation including complete blood
picture, liver function tests (AST, ALT, serum biliruben,
alkaline phosphatase, y glutamyi transpeptidase prothrombin
time and concentration), kidney function tests (blood urea and
serum creatinin).
3- Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg).
4- Abdominal ultrasound.
Analysis of the results of this work revealed:
* The presence of anti-HCV in patient with negative HBsAg
were 33% (by ELISA) and 30% (by PCR).
* The main risk factors for HCV were; past history of
intravenous drug use especially tartar emetic, blood
transfusion or surgery but some cases still had
unidentifiable risk factors.