Key result
HBV or HCV infection was associated with TTV infection rates of 90.75% and 84.9% respectively, compared to 81.4% in healthy blood donors, with genotype 3 being the most prevalent.
Population
644 blood samples from Qatari and non-Qatari nationals, comprising healthy blood donors, HBV-infected…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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High TTV co-infection rates in HBV/HCV patients warrant awareness; leaves open its prognostic role in Qatar.
Cross-Sectional (n=644)
Absolute Event Rate: 90.75% vs 81.4%
There is a high prevalence of Torque Teno virus, predominantly genogroup 3, among both healthy blood donors and hepatitis patients in Qatar.
AbuOdeh et al. (2015) conducted a cross-sectional in Healthy blood donors and HBV/HCV infection (n=644). HBV or HCV infection vs. Healthy blood donors was evaluated on TTV infection rate. HBV or HCV infection was associated with TTV infection rates of 90.75% and 84.9% respectively, compared to 81.4% in healthy blood donors, with genotype 3 being the most prevalent.
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