Table 2 Distribution of reported high prevalence areas (HPA) and low prevalence area (LPA) of HCV infection in Libya from 2007 to 2016
Year | High frequency area | Low frequency area | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
No. | Location | No. | Location | |
2007–2008 | 12 | Benghazi, Butnan, Sebha, Jabal al Gharbi | 1 | Murqub |
2009–2010 | 10 | 1 | Murqub, Jabal Alakhdar | |
2011–2012 | 9 | 2 | Murqub, Al Wahat | |
2013–2014 | 14 | Butnan, Sebha, Ghat, Jabal al Gharbi | 2 | Murqub, |
2015–2016 | 17 | Butnan, Kufra, Wadi al Shati, Ghat, Nalut | 3 | Murqub, Al Wahat, Jufra |
Total | 13 | Benghazi, Butnan, Sebha, Nalut, Jabal al Gharbi, Wadi al Shati, Ghat, Kufra | 3 | Murqub, Al Wahat, Jufra |