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Table 2 Age-specific HCV seroprevalence rates, Kalama, Egypt 1995

From: Further evidence for association of hepatitis C infection with parenteral schistosomiasis treatment in Egypt

Age in years

Total Tested

HCV Positive

% Positive (95% CI)a

10–14

153

17

11% (6% – 16%)

15–24

222

63

28% (22% – 34%)

25–34

132

58

44% (36% – 52%)

35–44

116

70

60% (51% – 69%)

45–54

86

63

73% (64% – 83%)

55 +

87

50

57% (47% – 68%)

Total

796

321

40% (37% – 44%)

  1. a % positive for HCV (95% Confidence Interval)
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