| Literature DB >> 8278757 |
D T Covas1, E Boturão Neto, M A Zago.
Abstract
The frequency of viral markers for hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV), human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) and human T-lymphotropic virus-1 (HTLV-1) was evaluated in 32 Brazilian beta-thalassemia multitransfused patients. Additionally the serum concentrations of ferritin and alanine aspartate transaminase (ALAT) were determined. The results show a high prevalence of markers of infection by HBV (25.0%) and HCV (46.8%) and a low prevalence of markers for HIV-1 and HTLV-1. No correlations were demonstrated between the presence of the hepatitis markers and the number of units transfused or the serum concentrations of ferritin and ALAT.Entities:
Keywords: Americas; Biology; Blood Supply; Brazil; Clinical Research; Developing Countries; Diseases; Equipment And Supplies; Examinations And Diagnoses; Hematologic Tests; Hemic System; Hemoglobin Level; Hepatic Effects; Hepatitis; Hiv Infections; Laboratory Examinations And Diagnoses; Laboratory Procedures; Latin America; Measurement; Physiology; Prevalence; Research Report; South America; Viral Diseases
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Year: 1993 PMID： 8278757 DOI： 10.1590/s0036-46651993000300008
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo ISSN： 0036-4665 Impact factor: 1.846