Journal of Liver: Disease & TransplantationISSN: 2325-9612

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Furqaan Ahmed Author

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Subjects of specialization
Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Hepatitis, Hepatitis B

Affiliation
Department of Gastroenterology, South City Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

Biography

Furqaan Ahmed, Department of Gastroenterology, South City Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan. Furqaan Ahmed has published numerous research papers and articles in reputed journals and has various other achievements in the related studies and has extended valuable service towards the scientific community with extensive research work.

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Hepatitis C Knowledge and Razor Blade Reuse Practices of Roadside Barbers in Karachi Pakistan

Author(s):

Furqaan Ahmed and Abdul Moid

Introduction: Pakistan, with a population of 180 million, has a 5% prevalence of hepatitis C, which translates into 9 million affected Pakistanis. In addition to traditional risk factors seen in the West, there are other factors more unique to developing countries like Pakistan, including the practice of reusing razor blades by roadside barbers. Previous studies have shown low levels of HCV-related knowledge and high rates of razor blade reuse amongst barbers in Pakistan.
Objective: To assess current knowledge and practices of roadside barbers regarding hepatitis C and razor blade reuse.
Methods: Fifty random roadside ba... view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2325-9612.1000130

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