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4 articles for “HCV”
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Decompensated Liver Failure and Acute Renal Failure in a Patient with Chronic HBV,HCV, and HIV Infections
Abstract: This case study focuses on a 30-year-old male patient suffering from decompensated liver failure and acute renal failure, complicated by chronic hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), and HIV/AIDS. Presenting with severe abdominal pain, nausea, and general weakness, the patient had a history of alcohol and intravenous drug use, leading to chronic liver disease and acute renal failure. Despite aggressive interventions, including intravenous antibiotics and fluid therapy, his condition worsened …
Published in International Journal of Pathogens · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Genetic Detection of Hepatitis C -Virus and Occult Hepatitis B in Patients from Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Governorate, Iraq.
Abstract: Recently, a noticeable increase in the prevalence of occult Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections has been observed among clinical cases such as patients undergoing hemodialysis, blood transfusion, liver diseases, and thalassemia worldwide. To limit and control this spread, the present study was conducted to investigate and detect the molecular presence of HCV and occult HBV using the Nested PCR technique, as well as to observe …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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Computer-aided Drug Design Method for Anti-hepatitis C Drug Design
Abstract: Hepatitis C is a disease caused by the hepatitis C virus and can cause serious liver damage. There is currently no vaccine for this disease and the number of infections continues to increase worldwide. Currently used antiviral drugs are interferon alfa-2a and ribavirin, but about half of patients do not respond to therapy. Therefore, new drugs that protect against hepatitis C need to be investigated. Computational drug methods have been …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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A Study to Determine the Impact of a Structure Teaching Program on the Knowledge of Needle Stick Injury Among Hospital Staff Nurses
Abstract: Needle stick injuries occur when needles accidentally puncture the skin, posing a risk to individuals working with hypodermic syringes and other needle equipment, particularly in healthcare settings. These injuries are recognized as occupational hazards in the medical field and raise concerns about the potential transmission of blood-borne illnesses, including hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Although the immediate physical effects of needle stick …
Published in International Journal of Community Health Nursing And Practices · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 Read article