Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 10, 2026

Dried Blood Spots - Preparing and Processing for Use in Immunoassays and in Molecular Techniques
11:28

Dried Blood Spots - Preparing and Processing for Use in Immunoassays and in Molecular Techniques

Published on: March 13, 2015

[Hepatitis C in the Netherlands: sparse data on the current prevalence and the necessity for epidemiological studies

A Kok1, F R Zuure, C J Weegink

  • 1GGD Amsterdam, cluster Infectieziekten, afd. Onderzoek, Postbus 2200, 1000 CE Amsterdam.

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|November 21, 2007
PubMed

Insights

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection affects 180 million globally, potentially causing liver failure and cancer. New Dutch studies aim to understand HCV prevalence in at-risk populations.

Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology

Context:

  • Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a significant global health concern, with an estimated 180 million individuals infected worldwide.
  • HCV can lead to severe liver complications, including liver failure and hepatocellular carcinoma.
  • Despite improved treatments, data on HCV prevalence in the Netherlands is limited, hindering public health assessments.

Purpose:

  • To address the lack of comprehensive data on Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection prevalence in the Netherlands.
  • To identify and inform key at-risk populations for HCV infection, as recommended by the Dutch Health Council.
  • To facilitate epidemiological studies for a better understanding of HCV's public health impact in the Netherlands.

Summary:

  • The study focuses on Hepatitis C virus (HCV), a blood-borne infection impacting millions globally and potentially causing liver failure and cancer.
  • Identified at-risk groups include injecting drug users, haemodialysis patients, haemophiliacs, individuals exposed to blood products before 1992, and those with specific medical procedure histories.
  • Several detection and epidemiological projects for HCV were initiated in the Netherlands in 2007 to improve understanding of the disease's scope.

Impact:

  • Provides crucial epidemiological insights into Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection within the Netherlands.
  • Enables more accurate estimations of the public health burden posed by Hepatitis C.
  • Supports targeted public health interventions and resource allocation for HCV prevention and control.

More Related Videos

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction-Based Detection and Quantification of Hepatitis B Virus DNA04:11

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction-Based Detection and Quantification of Hepatitis B Virus DNA

Published on: December 15, 2023

Related Concept Videos

Hepatitis01:25

Hepatitis

Hepatitis is an inflammatory condition of the liver most commonly caused by hepatotropic viruses (A–E), though non-infectious causes such as alcohol and drugs also exist.Hepatitis AHepatitis A virus (HAV) is a non-enveloped RNA virus of the Picornaviridae family. It is primarily transmitted via the fecal-oral route, typically through ingestion of contaminated food or water. After ingestion, HAV enters the bloodstream through the oropharynx or intestinal epithelium and reaches the liver. The...
Viral Hepatitis I: Introduction01:28

Viral Hepatitis I: Introduction

Viral hepatitis is an inflammatory condition of the liver caused by infection with hepatotropic viruses, most commonly hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. Despite variations in structure and transmission, all viruses mentioned infect hepatocytes and provoke immune responses that can hinder liver function. Additionally, some non-hepatotropic viruses can also lead to hepatic inflammation.Hepatitis A VirusHepatitis A virus (HAV) is transmitted through the fecal–oral route, typically by ingestion of food...