Hepatitis C Virus Infection at Primary Healthcare Level in Abha City, Southwestern Saudi Arabia: Is Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus an Associated Factor?

Suliman M Al HumayedAhmed A Mahfouz Nabil J AwadallaAbdullah A Alsabaani

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2018)

There is strong positive association between T2DM and HCV infection. Yet, the direction of relationship is difficult to establish. Patients with T2DM have higher prevalence of HCV infection than non-diabetic group. It is highly recommended for primary health care providers to screen for HCV infection among T2DM patients and to increase the level of HCV awareness among them.

Keyphrases

hepatitis c virus
saudi arabia
healthcare
end stage renal disease
human immunodeficiency virus
glycemic control
hepatitis c virus infection
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
type diabetes
chronic kidney disease
high throughput
peritoneal dialysis
risk factors
prognostic factors
weight loss
health insurance