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World Journal of Gastroenterology
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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 7, 2006; 12(1): 141-145
Published online Jan 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i1.141
Table 3 Potential sources of exposure to HCV among 103 persons without known or probable risk factors
Risk factorsAlln (%)103 (100%)Fn (%)37 (35.9)Mn (%)66 (64.1)
Surgery (other than minor)49 (47.6)24 (64.9)a25 (37.9)a
Endoscopies52 (50.5)22 (59.5)30 (45.5)
Hospitalizations (more than 5)22 (21.4)15 (40.5)c7 (10.6)
Tattoo11 (10.7)0 (0.0)11 (16.7)
Dental care91 (88.3)33 (89.2)58 (87.9)
None of above1 (1.0)0 (0.0)1 (1.5)
aP < 0.05, surgery (other than minor) F vs M;
cP < 0.05, hospitalizations (more than 5) F vs M; cP < 0.05, tattoo F vs M.
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