Afro-Egypt J Infect Endem Dis 2011 Dec ;1(2):A2

 

Intrafamilial Transmission of HCV

 

El-Bendary M

 

Tropical Medicine Department ,Mansoura University

 

                              

 

ABSTRACT

Egypt has high prevalence rate of HCV (10.8%) with many routs of transmission . However in 40-45% of patients the route of transmission is not definite (community acquired).There are three routs of intrafamilial transmission of HCV :1-Houshold relatives due to reused scissors and needles with 4.7% chance of transmission per year ,2-Sexual with increase prevalence for more than 15 years of marriage and 1/2 – 2% chance of transmission per year and 3-Vertical with 5 % chance of transmission per year.