Tattooing trend: major cause of HCV transmission among youngsters

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Authors

Braira Wahid · University of Management and Technology

Komal Saleem · University of the Punjab

Nouman Rasool · University of Management and Technology

Shazia Rafique · Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology

Amjad Ali · University of the Punjab

Muhammad Waqar · Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology

Muhammad Idrees

Abstract

Sir,In this journal, recently, a very high prevalence of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) in people who inject drugs was reported [1] and the authors called for measures to prevent spread by increas...

Topics & Keywords

Tattoo and Body Piercing Complications Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Infectious Diseases

Volume 50, Issue 11-12, pp. 871-873

DOI: 10.1080/23744235.2018.1518586

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