Prevention of hepatitis C in Italy: lessons from surveillance of type‐specific acute viral hepatitis

摘要: Using data from the surveillance system for type-specific acute viral hepatitis, temporal incidence trend of non-A, non-B hepatitis and risk factors C have been evaluated in Italy. The association between potential (odds ratios, OR) was estimated using A patients as controls. independent roles different were by multiple logistic regression analysis. declined 5 per 100 000 to 1 1985 1996. Anti-HCV collected SEIEVA since 1991 showed that 60% with positive antibodies virus (anti-HCV) at time hospitalization. During 6 months prior disease onset, most frequently reported sexual partners, other parenteral exposure intravenous drug use; transmission blood transfusion 20% 2% On multivariate analysis, use (OR=35.5; 95% CI=23.1-54.4), surgical intervention (OR=4.6; CI=3.3-6.5), dental treatment (OR=1.5; CI=1.1-1.9) two or more partners (OR=2.2; CI=1.6-3.0) all predictors C. These findings indicate HCV infection is decreasing Intravenous use, therapy are main modes transmission.