Seroprevalence of Hepatitis C Virus Infection in North Korean Defectors Residing in Korea

CONCLUSION: This is the first prospective study to investigate the prevalence rate of HCV infection among North Korean defectors residing in South Korea. As North Korean defectors are a vulnerable group concerning HCV infection, they may benefit from HCV screening policies and educational interventions for HCV infection.PMID:37644684 | DOI:10.3346/jkms.2023.38.e270

Source: Journal of Korean Medical Science - August 30, 2023 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Young Mi Hong Ki Tae Yoon Young Joo Park Hyun Young Woo Jeong Heo Source Type: research